Traces the story of Quebec's founder while explaining his influential perspectives about peaceful colonialism, in a profile that also evaluates his contributions as a soldier, mariner, and cultural diplomat.
Meet Samuel de Champlain, explorer. The story of his exploration of the unknown lands of New France and his many adventures there is told in level-appropriate language and detailed illustrations in this Level 3 first reader.
Champlain was a born explorer, establishing peaceful relations with the Algonquin and Huron, founding the colony of Quebec, charting the Atlantic coast from Newfoundland to the tip of Cape Cod, and exploring routes to the west.
Describes the accomplishments of the French explorer who founded the North American settlement now known as Québec City and created the first accurate map of New France.
"Follows the travels of French mapmaker and navigator Samuel de Champlain as he mapped out the St. Lawrence River and the North American Coast."--Publisher.
Profiles the life and achievements of the explorer who founded the city of Quebec, forged paths to the Canadian interior, and mapped the eastern coastline of North America from the Saint Lawrence River to Cape Cod.
Follows the footsteps of Samuel de Champlain in his mission to colonize what would later become Quebec. Illustrations and maps follow his trek from Cape Breton to Cape Cod and the lake that now bears his name.