James Cook was a famous 18th century British explorer and astronomer who made several expeditions around the world, including to Antarctica, the Arctic, and the Pacific Ocean. He discovered New Zealand and Australia, though a Dutch explorer had previously landed in Australia without claiming it. Cook was chosen for his first voyage in 1768 due to his experience and skills as a navigator.

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2. Who was James Cook? James Cook was a famous British explorer and astronomer. He was born in 1728 and died in 1779. Cook made a number of expeditions to Antarctica, Artic, Pacific Ocean and around the world.

3. Earlyyears James Cook was baptised in St. Cuthburt church on the 3rd of November.

4. Cook’s first Voyage Cook’s first voyage was in 1768 and he and his crew returned to England in 1771.

5. Why did James Cook explore? Cook was chosen to explore because of his experience and also his skills.

6. Interesting facts Cook found New Zealand first and then discovered Australia. A dutch explorer had previously been to Australia but he did not claim Australia. James Cook sailed to New Zealand in October the 26th 1769, and his crew had a big fight with the Maori people. His facewas on the front of a ten shilling coin.

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