Hudson: Henry Hudson Searches for a Passage to Asia

by Robin S. Doak

Overview

A biography of Henry Hudson, containing details of his explorations that eventually took Hudson and his crew to North America.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756504229
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2003
Series:	Exploring the World
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.12(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	870L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Robin S. Doak has been writing for children for more than 19 years. A former editor of Weekly Reader and U*S*Kids magazine, Doak has authored fun and educational materials for kids of all ages. She is a past winner of the Educational Press Association of America Distinguished Achievement Award. She lives with her family in Maine.

Table of Contents

	Henry Hudson and the Passage to Asia	4
	Adyentures on the Hopewell	9
	A Historic Journey Begins	19
	Exploring the Hudson River	25
	The Final Voyage	33
	Glossary	42
	Did You Know?	43
	Important Dates in Hudson's Life	44
	Important People	45
	Want to Know More?	46
	Index	48

Editorial Reviews

Gr 4-6-Each of these series titles presents basic information on the subject's early life, his motivations, and highlights of his more important expeditions. The accessible texts provide historical context: they are rich with information on the relationships between these explorers and contemporary figures. Doak also discusses the impact the arrival these men and their fleets had on native peoples. The author is careful to indicate when few historical documents exist and what historians have deduced from other supporting evidence. Plentiful, average-quality photos and reproductions illustrate these accessible titles.-Jennifer England, The Berkeley Carroll School, Brooklyn, NY Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

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