Samuel De Champlain: From New France to Cape Cod

by Adrianna Morganelli

Join Samuel de Champlain's expedition over the Atlantic Ocean to North America in the early 1600s. This exciting new book follows the "Father of New France" in his mission to colonize what is now Quebec. Colorful illustrations and maps follow his trek from Cape Breton to Cape Cod. A recipe from the period is also included. Other topics include
- what the Renaissance period meant to France and exploration
- Champlain's early life
- life at Ste. Croix, Port Royal, and the Quebec Habitation
- what life was like for sailors at sea
- the Order of Good Cheer
- the traditions and customs of the Iroquois, Algonquin, and Huron Indians
- Champlain's involvement in the battle among the Native Indians
- colorful maps and images showing the areas explored
- sections on the age of exploration
- the political climates of various countries that made explorers venture out into the unknown
- real recipes for foods the explorers ate on their travels
- how explorers lived while on the high seas, on the trail, or in the encampment

Genres: History

32 pages, Library Binding

First published November 1, 2005

Reviews

[Ebookwormy1 · Rating 3 out of 5]

We have read several "In the Footsteps of Explorers" series books by Crabtree Publications. They have all been excellent histories for elementary students.

Colorful drawings/ pictures and an appropriate vocabulary level (with a glossary for checking unfamiliar terms) ensure that a student can explore the material more thoroughly on their own, or for stronger readers, read it the first time.

I thought this particular title would have been helped by a more detailed map of the area Champlain explored, mapped and/ or governed.

This one seemed to lack the luster of the other titles, but I suspect this has more to do with reading it when the horrible head cold finally caught us. Recommended.

[Sam Doucette · Rating 5 out of 5]

This caught my eye when I went to a local library. I've been told that I am a descendant of Germain Doucet who came to New France on one of Champlain's voyages. My kids liked the book, as did I.