Did you know that a European discovered five different islands? The islands are New Zealand, New Guinea, Hawaii, Tahiti and Australia. His name is James Cook. He was a great European explorer. James Cook was born on October 27, 1728 in Yorkshire, England. James Cook and his father share the same name. James Cooks mother was named Grace Pace before marriage. Her siblings are John, Christina, Mary, Jane, Mary (2), Margaret and William. James Cook married Elizabeth Cook, they had six children, they are James, Nathaniel, Elizabeth, George and Hugh. James Cook's father took him to sailing school for training in maritime navigation. Which inspired him to start a career in maritime sailing. The main achievements of his career were the three voyages during which he discovered new lands for the British Empire.Voyage One. Cook was appointed lieutenant of the Endeavor. Cook was sent to observe the transit of Venus across the solar disk in Tahiti. Along the way, he found an island. The island is now called New Zealand. He also discovered another island known as Australia. Cook landed in a...