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c2017., Pre-adolescent, Rosen Publishing Call No: B Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Spotlight on explorers and colonization.Summary Note: The well-educated son of an Italian family, Verrazzano settled in Dieppe, France, as a young man. This explains why his historic explorations of the coast of eastern North America were undertaken in the name of the French king. During his 1524 journey, Verrazzano recorded a detailed account of the places he visited, one that would prove a key source of information about North America. Readers will also learn about Verrazzano's later journey to Brazil and his final journey, in 1528, which ended tragically when he was killed and eaten by cannibals in the Caribbean.
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c2007., Mitchell Lane Publishers Call No: B Car Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: A robbie reader.Summary Note: Presents a brief biography of French explorer Jacques Cartier, who was one of the major discoverers of Canada.
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2009., Juvenile, Enslow Publishers Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: "Explores the life of René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, from his childhood to his travels to his death, his discoveries and accomplishments, and his impact on world history"--Provided by publisher.
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1973., Morrow Call No: 92 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A biography of the Italian who explored the Atlantic Coast from Cape Fear to Cape Breton discovering New York and Narragansett bays during his voyages.