Cartier: Jacques Cartier in Search of the Northwest Passage

by Jean F. Blashfield

This beautifully designed series on the world's greatest explorers discusses their stories and the impact that they have had on the world. Students will learn the geographic, economic, and religious reasons that brought the explorers and settlers to unfamiliar regions. The problems they faced, and their goals and accomplishments, are discussed as well as their fears and superstitions. This series also looks at the impact that the explorers had on native people and the conflicts that arose. Maps and important dates are included as well as an index, glossary, and resources for additional information.

48 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

See also: Jean Blashfield Black

Author of non-fiction works for children and young adults.