This 3-book collection allows students to investigate the Age of Discovery. Readers will learn about important explorers, routes, and adventures that led to big New World discoveries, such as the Mississippi River and Texas. Guided by vivid images, friendly text and facts, and sidebars, students will acquire historical knowledge through critical thinking and analytical skills. Also featuring descriptive maps, these books engage students as they follow along the trail to discovery. Titles in this selection include: La Salle: Early Texas Explorer, Finding Texas: Exploration in New Lands, and Exploring the New World.