| Henry Hudson: Seeking the Northwest Passage Contributor(s): Gleason, Carrie (Author) |
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ISBN: 0778724441 ISBN-13: 9780778724445 Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2005 Annotation: Henry Hudson's explorations of the Far East |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Exploration & Discovery |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2005001083 |
| Lexile Measure: 1010 |
| Series: In the Footsteps of Explorers |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8.3" W x 10.8" (0.30 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 16th Century - Chronological Period - 17th Century |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 87654 Reading Level: 6.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is intended for ages 8-14. In the early 1600s, England was among the many countries in search of a northern passage to trade with the Far East. After many explorers failed, Henry Hudson was asked to try. This fascinating new book describes Hudson's exciting voyages and the many hardships he encountered, from becoming frozen in ice to the eventual mutiny of his crew. Its features include: map of Hudson's routes; the Muscovy Company; the customs and cultures of the Penebscot, Lenape, and Mahican tribes; the ships and their cargo; the duties and pastimes of the crew while at sea; early navigational equipment; Hudson's discoveries of Hudson's Bay, Greenland, and the Hudson River; the Hudson's Bay Company and the fur trade; a recipe from the period; and how England benefited from Hudson's expeditions. |