Join Samuel de Champlain's expedition over the Atlantic Ocean to North America in the early 1600s. This exciting new book follows the "Father of New France" in his mission to colonize what is now Quebec. Colorful illustrations and maps follow his trek from Cape Breton to Cape Cod. A recipe from the period is also included. Other topics include - what the Renaissance period meant to France and exploration - Champlain's early life - life at Ste. Croix, Port Royal, and the Quebec Habitation - what life was like for sailors at sea - the Order of Good Cheer - the traditions and customs of the Iroquois, Algonquin, and Huron Indians - Champlain's involvement in the battle among the Native Indians - colorful maps and images showing the areas explored - sections on the age of exploration - the political climates of various countries that made explorers venture out into the unknown - real recipes for foods the explorers ate on their travels - how explorers lived while on the high seas, on the trail, or in the encampment.