2. Who was Captain Cook?
Cookwas born on the 27 October, 1728. He died on 14 February,1779.
Cook was a famous, British astronomer and explorer.
3. Early years
James went to a school called Postgate school,where he learnt to
write. He was baptised at St Cuthbertchurch on November the 3rd
1728. Cook was born in Marton in England .
4. Cooks first voyage?
OnCooks first expedition he started sailing in 1768 and finished in
1771. He sailed to Tahiti. While Cook was on this journey he
mappedAustralia and New Zealand.
5. Why did cook explore?
Cook explored because he wanted to see Venus cross over the sun and
Earth to find out the real distance between them.
6. Interesting facts
James only didthree expeditions. On one of his journeys he sailed
around the world. Cook sailed to many places including New Zealand,
Australia and Antarctica. James was attacked and killed by the
native Hawaiians. He also avoidedscurvy by eating enough fruit and
vegetables. Scurvy is a disease caused by not eating enoughfruit
and vegetables.
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