Discusses the life of Henry Hudson, the English sea captain who explored the Arctic Ocean and the river and bay later named for him while in search of a northern route to the Indies.
Introduces children to the life and accomplishments of explorer Sir Walter Raleigh, discussing his childhood, schooling, contributions to world explorations, and other related topics.
Photographs, illustrations, and maps describe the life of Marco Polo, whose trips to China introduced Europeans to the peoples and cultures of the Far East.
Examines the life and accomplishments of Henry Hudson, discussing his youth in late sixteenth-century England, his early work and travels, and his determination to find a shorter route from Europe to Asia through the Arctic Ocean.
