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

"English explorer Henry Hudson had long searched for a quicker, northern sailing route from Europe to Asia. Three previous expeditions had failed

Introduces children to Henry Hudson's voyages and explores the many hardships he encountered, from his ship becoming frozen in ice to the eventua

An account of Henry Hudson's four voyages in search of a passage to the Orient in the early seventeenth century and the discoveries made by him o

Uses primary source documents to follow Henry Hudson on his quest to find the Northeast Passage.

Describes the life and adventures of the seaman who was the first Englishman to sail around the world.