explorers

An illustrated introduction to ocean explorers, covering Viking explorers, Christopher Columbus, pirates, and more.

Text and illustrations introduce the experiences of European explorers in Africa during the second half of the nineteenth century, particularly Richard Burton and John Speke, Stanley and Livingston, and Mary Kingsley.

Follows the British adventurer Robert Swan and two other explorers on an exciting and dangerous 900-mile trek to the South Pole.

Examines the great wave of European exploration during the fifteenth century which resulted in more accurate maps.

Examines the famous journey of the explorers Lewis and Clark to find the Northwest Passage across the North American Continent.

Recounts the adventures of early Antarctic explorers.

It was 1845, and Sir John Franklin was determined to sail across the Arctic and find a short-cut from Europe to Asia. His expedition had all the best equipment, and food to last for years, so what went wrong? Mystery in the Arctic tells the story of Franklin, and of the scientists who think they know what happened.

A collection of biographies of figures from the exploration of the Americas, including Leif Eriksson, Henry Hudson, Charles Darwin, and more.

Details the life and expeditions of Vasco de Gama, discussing the history of Portugal, describing his voyages to India, and examining his influence over trade between Portugal and Asian countries.

A biography of early pioneer, Daniel Boone, describing how he opened up the territory of Kentucky to settlers.