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Samuel de Champlain :

by Sherman, Josepha
Series: The library of explorers and exploration Published by : Rosen Pub. Group, (New York :) Physical details: 112 p. ISBN:0823936295 (library bdg.). ISSN:978082393 Year: 2003
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Item type Current location Call number Status Date due Barcode
j 900 - 999 j971.0113092 She (Browse shelf) Available 81060

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The father of New France -- A good and perfect sailor -- Exploring the Great Lakes region -- The settlements of Sainte-Croix and Port-Royal -- Fear and famine -- New conflicts -- The trails of the fur trade -- Battling the Iroquois -- Chronology.

Primary sources make these fascinating books unique. The titles in this visually stunning new biography series will provide middle school readers with an understanding of each explorer's life and achievements. Primary source documents such as journal entries, maps, and letters supplement engaging and detailed prose to explain the voyages and the impact they had on society and history.

This series supports the social studies curriculum for: European exploration of the Americas; People, places and environment.

Samuel De Champlain - While many European explorers headed south in search of gold and spices, Samuel de Champlain spent his life in North America. He founded the first French colony at Quebec, traded with and fought with and against the local Native American tribes. He also mapped unknown territories such as Lake Huron and the lake in Vermont that bears his name, Lake Champlain.