World Explorers

Travel with John Cabot across the North Atlantic, sail around the world with Sir Francis Drake, explore the ocean depths with Jacques Cousteau, and much more as daring explorers discover what lies beyond the next mountain or over the sea. Learn about each explorer's childhood and family and how he got his start in exploration. Discussion questions, informative maps, timelines, and more bring these historical ventures to life. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Hernando de Soto

In this title, readers will explore the New World with Hernando de Soto. Follow de Soto's journey as he travels southeastern North America seeking wealth for Spain. Along the way he leads the

Jacques Cartier

In this title, readers will explore North America with Jacques Cartier. Follow Cartier's journey on three voyages seeking the Northwest Passage. Along the way he becomes the first European to

Jacques Cousteau

In this title, readers will explore the undersea world with Jacques Cousteau. Follow Cousteau's journey as he travels the world documenting sea life, improving underwater gear, and protecting

John Cabot

In this title, readers will explore routes to Asia with John Cabot. Follow Cabot's journey on two voyages seeking the Northwest Passage. Along the way he surveys the coast of Newfoundland,…

Sir Francis Drake

In this title, readers will explore sea routes around the world with Sir Francis Drake. Follow Drake's journeys as he sails the seas seeking wealth for England. Along the way he becomes the…

Vasco Núñez de Balboa

In this title, readers will explore the Caribbean with Vasco Núñez de Balboa. Follow Balboa's journey on three voyages seeking wealth for Spain. Along the way he becomes the first European to