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The Life and Discoveries of James Cook

James Cook was born on October 27 in Marto, England. He left England in 1768 and embarked on an extraordinary journey, claiming the east coast of Australia and New Zealand for Great Britain. He was the first European to reach the Hawaiian islands and sailed the world's waters twice, traveling 70,000 miles in two years. Despite his monumental achievements in exploration, his life was tragically cut short when he was killed by a native on the Hawaiian islands. Discover the remarkable contributions of this legendary navigator.

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The Life and Discoveries of James Cook

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  1. James Cook By Steve Kerri

  2. James was born • James was born in • Marto England. • He was born on the 27th of October.

  3. Later in life • In1770 he saw the east coast of Australia. • He claimed it for England.

  4. HE DISCOVERED • James reached the Hawaiian islands. • He was the first European to reach them.

  5. MASTER • He became master of his own ship. • He traveled the waters of the St. Lawrence river in Canada.

  6. HE LEFT • He left England in 1768. • He claimed New Zealand for Great Britain.

  7. Discovery • James Cook had three discoveries . • He sailed around the world 2 times.

  8. Longtrip • James Cook traveled 70,000 in 2 years. • On his long voyage one of his crew died.

  9. A HORRIBLE DEATH • James died on the Hawaiian islands • He was killed by a native

  10. Questions • When was he born? • What side of Australia did he see? • Was he the first or last European to see the Hawaiian islands?

  11. ANSWERS • James was born inMarto England • He was the first European to reach the Hawaiian islands. • He saw the east side of Australia.

  12. SEEYA LATER • I hope you enjoyed our slides thank you for watching us.

  13. THE END

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