Includes bibliographical references (p. 32) and index.
Contents
The roots of exploration -- The age of exploration -- Organizing a voyage -- Life on board a ship -- Dangers of exploration -- Maps and navigation -- Early Portuguese explorations -- Spain and the New World -- The Northwest Passage -- Settlements and colonies -- Columbian exchange.
Summary
It's high adventure in this thrilling addition to the Renaissance World series. Learn all about the Age of Exploration, where brave Europeans sailed around the world in search of sea routes to Asia and India-and found much more than anticipated.
