Description
This fascinating book follows French explorer Jacques Cartier to the New World where he claimed the new territory called Canada for France. Historical information and high-interest fact boxes are presented in a tabloid-news style that guides readers through major voyages, explorations, and discoveries. Topics include what led Cartier to sail west, life on board ship, Cartier’s exploration along the St. Lawrence, his interactions with the Iroquois, establishing French settlements in Canada, and Cartier’s legacy.
Crabtree Publishing Company
Juvenile Nonfiction
History
Edition: Exploration & Discovery
Keywords: History
