John Cabot

by Kristin Petrie

Overview

A biography of the Italian explorer who made several voyages of discovery for England including the discovery of the North American mainland in 1497.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781532197253
Publisher:	Checkerboard Library
Publication date:	12/15/2021
Series:	World Explorers
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.64(w) x 7.87(h) x 0.32(d)
Lexile:	790L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

John Cabot 4

John's Childhood 6

Before Exploring 8

A Shorter Route 10

Planning 12

Failed Attempt 16

Land Hoi 18

The Great Admiral 22

Final Voyage 26

Timeline 28

Glossary 30

Saying It 31

Online Resources 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2022

Gr 4–6—These six volumes relate the lives and accomplishments of various explorers. Readers learn of Cabot's and Cartier's explorations of Canada, Balboa's and de Soto's adventures in Latin America, Drake's voyages, and Cousteau's pursuit of sea exploration. Information provided is factual without resorting to hagiography; some considered Drake a pirate, and Balboa conquered the Incan people. Cousteau's biography is the most positive, with an emphasis on his inventions and concern for the environment. Apart from the volume on Cousteau, which features photographs, the texts are accompanied by unremarkable illustrations. These standard biographies are hardly extraordinary, but, as the individuals are usually included in curriculums, they will suffice. VERDICT Average biographical fare for this age group. These volumes should be considered where newer materials are needed.

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