Travel with the Great Explorers: Explore with John Franklin (Paperback)

Follows British explorer John Franklin on his voyage to discover the Northwest Passage. This exciting book follows the travels of British explorer Sir John Franklin on his doomed expedition to the Arctic. Historical information and high-interest fact boxes are presented in an entertaining tabloid style that guides readers through major voyages, explorations, and discoveries. Topics include the search for a Northwest Passage through the Arctic, life stuck in the ice, contact with the native Inuit, Franklin's disappearance, and the long quest to discover the expedition's fate. Teacher's guide available.