Explore with Jacques Cartier

by Marie Powell

This fascinating book follows French explorer Jacques Cartier to the New World where he claimed the new territory called Canada for France. Historical information and high-interest fact boxes are presented in a tabloid-news style that guides readers through major voyages, explorations, and discoveries. Topics include what led Cartier to sail west, life on board ship, Cartier's exploration along the St. Lawrence, his interactions with the Iroquois, establishing French settlements in Canada, and Cartier's legacy. Teacher's guide available.

Genres: Nonfiction

32 pages, Paperback

First published September 19, 2014

About the author

Marie Powell’s castle-hopping across North Wales to explore her family roots resulted in her YA historical fantasy Last of the Gifted, with Spirit Sight (Book 1) and Water Sight (Book 2) to date. Among other degrees, she holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing from the University of BC. Marie lives on Treaty 4 land in Regina, Saskatchewan, and her writing workshops are popular across the region.