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World's Great Explorers Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of World's Great Explorers books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the World's Great Explorers series? Start with "René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle: Explorer of the Mississippi River (By: Jim Hargrove)" (1990) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete World's Great Explorers reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle: Explorer of the Mississippi River (By: Jim Hargrove)
1990
Ferdinand Magellan (By: Jim Hargrove)
1990
Hernando Cortes: Conqueror of Mexico (By: R. Conrad Stein)
1991
Alexander the Great
1991
Francisco De Coronado: Explorer of the American Southwest (By: R. Conrad Stein)
1992
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