A biography of the French explorer who founded Quebec, discovered Lake Champlain, and was called the Father of New France.

Describes the life and explorations of the seaman Francis Drake, the first Englishman to sail around the world.

A biography of the Portuguese explorer who opened up the lands to the east of Europe by discovering a waterway to India.

Describes the life and travels of the Portuguese sea captain who commanded the first expedition that sailed around the world.

Describes the life and travels of Cortes who captured the Aztec ruler Montezuma and got a fortune in gold.

A brief biography of the adventurous Englishman who explored America, attempted to establish a colony on Roanoke Island, and searched for gold in South America.

A biography of the wealthy Spanish explorer who became the first white man to cross the Mississippi.

Briefly describes the life of the Spanish explorer who first came to the New World with Columbus and went on to become governer of Puerto Rico and later came to Florida looking for the Fountain of Youth.

Follows the route taken by La Salle, down the Mississippi river to the Gulf of Mexico.

Chronicles Zebulon Pike's exploration of territories within the Louisiana Purchase early in the nineteenth century, including his discovery of what is now known as Pike's Peak.