Captain Cook Explores the South Seas

by Armstrong Sperry (illustrator), James Cook

Hardcover

Published January 1, 1955

About the author

Armstrong Wells Sperry was an American writer and illustrator of children's literature. His books include historical fiction and biography, often set on sailing ships, and stories of boys from Polynesia, Asia and indigenous American cultures. He is best known for his 1941 Newbery Medal-winning book Call It Courage.

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

My youngest recently read Mr. Popper's Penguins, so I thought it would be a good time to read about the real Captain Cook. I read this book aloud to my kids (13, 12, and 9). We all enjoyed the story. This book would be fine for children 6 and up.