discoveries in geography

Discusses how scientists and explorers throughout history uncovered various facts about the size, composition, geography, and place in space of the planet Earth.

The settlement of what would become the United States of America was a key period in the nations history. First Settlers: 1492 to 1607 recounts the first camps established on the continent by European settlers. It includes the voyages of Christopher Columbus and Jacques Cartier, as well as other key events in the early settlement of the nation.

The discovery of what was later to become the United States of America was a complicated process. Discovery: Up to 1500 recounts the migration of early humans to the area, as well as its early encounters with Europeans. It includes the events leading up to the arrival to what would become North America by the explorer Leif Ericson.

Founded on recent historical investigations, this exciting volume delves into the journeys of the first intrepid travelers who sailed across the ocean to explore unknown lands. Featured explorers include Henry Hudson, Jacques Cartier, Samuel de Champlain, and Giovanni da Verrazzano. Address which Native American peoples were encountered by early explorers. Also included are valuable primary source documents and maps from this exciting period of New York s history.

Area X has claimed the lives of members of eleven expeditions. The twelfth expedition consisting of four women hopes to map the terrain and collect specimens; to record all their observations, scientific and otherwise, of their surroundings and of one another; and, above all, to avoid being contaminated by Area X itself.

Explores the resurgence of classical Greek and Roman ideas and ideals sparked primarily by Chinese discoveries and inventions from the fifteenth century.

Describes some of the many inventions created throughout history, by era, and the lasting effect those discoveries have made in the lives of people to this day.