James Cook

European Explorer of Australia and the Hawaiian Islands

Spotlight on Explorers and Colonization

In the 18th century the explorer and mariner James Cook made his way to the American colonies to fight for the British in the French and Indian War. In the New World he would earn fame as a courageous sea captain, talented mapmaker, astronomer of Venus, and seeker of the Northwest Passage. This fascinating account details his voyage around Antarctica and his accomplishment as the first accurate mapmaker of the Pacific Ocean. This guide will introduce readers to the legacy of one of the most talented men in the history of exploration.

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Reading Level: 6

Interest Level: 5-10

Product type : Library Bound Book
ISBN : 978-1-5081-7235-2
Copyright : 2017
Language : English
Pages : 48
Trim : 7 1/4" x 9 1/4"
Dewey : 910.92--dc23
Bibliography • Biographies • Detailed Table of Contents • Fact Boxes • Full-Color Photographs • Further Information Section • Glossary • Index • Sidebars • Timelines • Websites

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