David Thompson (Canadians)

Firefly & Fern Summary

This engaging biography introduces young readers to David Thompson, one of Canada's greatest explorers and mapmakers who charted vast territories across North America during the late 1700s and early 1800s. Through his remarkable adventures, children will discover how curiosity, determination, and scientific observation shaped a nation and opened up new frontiers. A perfect introduction to Canadian history and the spirit of exploration that defined an era.