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Websites Voyage of Exploration: Discovering New Horizons http://library.thinkquest.org/C001692/english/index.php3?subject=explorers/database&type=name Follow in the footsteps of some of the world's greatest explorers on this cool ThinkQuest site designed by teenagers from Australia, the Netherlands and the United States. You can even learn about early explorers and the navigational systems they used. Yahoo Kids School Bell http://kids.yahoo.com/directory/School-Bell/Social-Studies/History/By-Subject/Exploration/Explorers Look here for links to many explorers throughout history. Some of the links are to web pages written by students. Zoom Explorers http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/ Explorers of both the past and present can be looked up on this website alphabetically, by area of the world (including undersea and space), and time period. Brief entries may also include maps and pictures of the explorers. Books Biography for Beginners: World Explorers Harris, Laurie Lanzan, editor Profiles 107 world explorers, from 500 B.C. when Carthaginian explorer Hanno colonized West Africa, to such present-day adventurers as astronaut Neil Armstrong and ocean explorer Sylvia Earle. Lomask, Milton Presents biographical sketches of twenty-five significant individuals in the history of world exploration, ranging in time from the 4th century B.C. to 1957. World Explorers and Discoverers Bohlander, Richard E, editor A biographical dictionary of over 300 explorers of land, sea, space and the body. Indexes of explorers by nationality and area of exploration are included. Audio/Visual Explorers of the World (series name)
Databases The Gale Student Resource Center is designed for middle school and high school students. However the database does have information that may be useful for 4th and 5th graders. Search for “discovery and exploration” for general information. Or narrow your search by added the geographical area you are interested in, such as, “discovery and exploration America.” Or search for a specific explorer by name.
ProQuest's eLibrary Elementary is directed toward elementary school and middle school reading skills and assignments. Search for “discovery and exploration” for general information. Or narrow your search by added the geographical area you are interested in, such as, “discovery and exploration America.” Or search for a specific explorer by name.
World Book Online Reference Center The World Book Online Reference Center provides online access to encyclopedia articles, dictionary entrys, images, and maps. Select World Book Student and then check out the Explore California tab for information about California history, geography, and more.
Under the California Fact Cards section, click on Explorers.
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