Take a journey across Canada and learn about the trials and
tribulations five early explorers faced while discovering our country.
- Sail up the St. Lawrence River with Jacques Cartier, to the
Iroquois village of Stadacona.
- Stand fast with Samuel de Champlain, struggling to keep his
settlement alive in the heart of New France.
- Travel through the wilds with Pierre de la Vérendrye,
on foot and by canoe, westward to Winnipeg.
- Trek across the Barren Lands with Samuel Hearne, all the way
to the Arctic Ocean.
- And follow David Thompson through mountain passes and down
rivers, from Hudson Bay to the Pacific.
Canadian Explorersis designed for young Canadians to
read themselves, and for all Canadians to enjoy. Author Maxine Trottier is a
former elementary teacher with a passion for history. She has written many
children’s books. This volume is intended for ages 7-9.
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