Jacques Cartier
The Primary Source Library of Famous Explorers
Born in a small fishing town in France, Jacques Cartier became an expert navigator and was chosen by King Francis I to lead an expedition in search of the elusive Northwest Passage. In this beautifully illustrated book, students will follow Cartier as he travels to Newfoundland, New Brunswick, and down the St. Lawrence River to the Iroquois village of Stadacona, which is now known as Quebec.
* Reviews *
Book Review--"The presentation is very appealing. I am sure young readers will enjoy this story about the Frenchman who was looking for the illusive Northwest Passage. --Mint Valley ES
Series Review--
"This series will be very helpful to the 5th graders at our school because explorers are part of the curriculum."
--Mint Valley Elementary
Series Review--
"This series' titles will provide attractive overview resources for that ubiquitous explorer report. the set has a unified old manuscript appearance with pages printed with full bleeds. Each of the handsome two-page layouts serves as a chapter with one page devoted to illustrations: maps, photos, or drawings from stock archival sources. A summarizing timeline, and index are included."
--Library Talk
