This engaging book follows the travels of French mapmaker and navigator Samuel de Champlain as he mapped out the St. Lawrence River and the North American Coast. Historical information and high-interest fact boxes are presented in an entertaining tabloid style. Topics include what first led Samuel de Champlain to the New World, his role as the "Father of New France" and the St. Lawrence River, accurate mapmaking, establishing trade networks, and the legacy of Champlain.