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James Cook
Captain James Cook was one of the world’s greatest explorers. He sailed around the world twice. He was the first European to reach Hawaii and New Zealand, and he sailed farther south than any European had ever gone.
People marvelled over the places, people, and things Cook described. Before Cook, nobody in Europe knew about penguins or kangaroos!
EARLY LIFE
Jean Chrétien
As a boy, Jean Chrétien was often picked on. A childhood illness left his face partially paralyzed. It also made him deaf in one ear. When he was teased about these things, he would fight back, and sometimes get in trouble.
Chrétien’s fighting spirit also helped him overcome obstacles. When he grew up, he became Canada’s 20th prime minister.
EARLY LIFE
Jean Joseph Jacques Chrétien was born in 1934 in the province of Québec. He was the 18th of 19 children. Ten of his siblings died young.
Joan of Arc
She was a simple peasant girl who couldn’t read or write. Yet Joan of Arc united France and helped free her country from English rule. Today, she is remembered as one of the greatest heroines in history.
VOICES FROM HEAVEN
Joan of Arc was born in Domrémy, France, in 1412. Her parents were farmers. When Joan was 13, she started to hear strange, sweet voices. She thought the saints were calling to her from heaven
Jesus Christ
The teachings of Jesus inspired one of the world’s major religions—Christianity. Jesus’ followers, known as Christians, gave him the title of Christ, which means “savior.” They believe Jesus Christ was the Son of God, who came to save humanity from sin.
The story of Jesus’ life and his teachings was written down in four books called the Gospels.
Julius Caesar
Was Julius Caesar mostly interested in serving the people whom he ruled? Or was he only interested in grabbing power? People who met the Roman statesman could not agree. Caesar was a brilliant soldier and a clever, capable ruler. But he was also extremely ambitious.
A FAMOUS FAMILY
Caesar was born in 100 bc, to one of Rome’s most famous families. But his family had many enemies, and Caesar thought it best to leave Rome. He trained as a soldier and went to study in Greece. But he hoped for a political career.