John Cabot

John Cabot - http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/4034/cabot.html - A biography of Cabot

John Cabot - http://www.heritage.nf.ca/exploration/cabot1497.html - John Cabot's Voyage of 1497

John Cabot (Enchanted Learning) - Brief accounting of Cabot's explorations. Includes a map.

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Christopher Columbus - Think Quest - A biography of Columbus

Christopher Columbus (Enchanted Learning) - Biography. Includes a map

Discoverer's Web: Cartier - A short description of Cartier's explorations

Samuel de Champlain - http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/4034/champlain.html - Biography of Champlain

Samuel de Champlain - Enchanted Learning - The explorations of Champlain

Samuel De Champlain by Peter Landry- A picture of Champlain is included with the exploration information

Samuel De Champlain by Online Highways - The founding of New France

Henry Hudson

Henry Hudson - http://www.ianchadwick.com/hudson/ - A detailed report on the life and times of Heny Hudson

The Dutch West India Company and Henry Hudson- Information about the Dutch Trading Company that funded Hudson's voyages

Henry Hudson - http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/4034/hudson.html - Biography of Hudson

Henry Hudson (Enchanted Learning) - Brief accounting of Hudson's explorations. Includes a map and drawing of Hudson.

Giovanni da Verrazano

Explorer's Web: Verrazano - An extensive biography

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All About Explorers - Treasure Hunts

Explorers of the Millenium - http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/4034/hall_of_fame.html- An explorers Hall of Fame

Explorers of the Americas - http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/america.shtml - Brief biographies of early explorers with links to more information for some.

World Book Online - Available on school computers.