Crowley County Combined Library

Recounts the story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore the uncharted western wilderness, placing it in its historical context.

This book focuses on some puzzles, who "discovered" America, how and when the first settlers came, who built the New World pyramids, and Lost Cities that have intrigued historians, archaeologists, and laymen over the centuries.

Reproduces and profiles more than 320 sixteenth- to twentieth-century maps of this region of the U.S. and Canada, including famous explorations, the purchase of Alaska, and the 1897 Klondike gold rush.

Briefly describes the lives and travels of five women who explored the polar regions.

Summarizes the lives and accomplishments of five women who were explorers in North and South America.

"A simple introduction to the Spanish warriors known as conquistadors, including their history, lifestyle, weapons, and how they remain a part of today's culture through language and traditions"--Provided by publisher.

"The outstanding new Fargo adventure from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author. Baffin Island: Husband-and-wife team Sami and Remi Fargo are on a climate-control expedition in the Arctic, when to their astonishment they discover a Viking ship in the ice, perfectly preserved-and filled with pre-Columbian artifacts from Mexico. How can that be? As they plunge into their research, tantalizing clues about a link between the Vikings and the legendary...