Who Discovered Alaska

Alaska

When white men first went to Alaska, they found Eskimos, Aleuts, and Indians living there. In fact, Alaska was one of the last large areas of the world to be discovered and explored by white men. In the early eighteenth century, the Russians were moving through Siberia to the Pacific Ocean.  In  1728,  Vitus Bering, … Read more

When Did People Settle In Canada

Canada

The Canadian people are made up of different national stocks and races. The first known inhabitants of the country were the Indians. It is believed the Indians crossed into this continent Acron the Bering Strait and Sea from eastern Asia at least 10,000 years ago. When Europeans first explored the country, Indian bands wore living in most … Read more

What Is Latitude And Longitude

Latitude And Longitude

Suppose you are in a ship crossing the ocean, or making your way across some huge desert that has no landmarks. How could you describe your exact location so that anyone in the world could find you? That is what latitude and longitude do. They provide the means for locating a place anywhere on the … Read more