exploration

Briefly describes the accomplishments of Prince Henry, Columbus da Gama, Magellan, and others who helped people of their time know more about the world.

Text and illustrations describe some of the most famous sea explorations including those of the Vikings and of Columbus.

With hundreds of facts about Columbus and the world during the Age of Discovery and Exploration this book will stimulate imaginative and thrilling reading and re-reading.

An overview of the history of the age of exploration, including explorers from all parts of the world and how they brought knowledge of distant lands back to their people.

Presents alphabetically arranged profiles of 125 ships and other vessels such as canoes that have played important roles in exploration and scientific discovery throughout history, describing the vessels themselves and the voyages that made them famous; the work also includes an introductory overview, chronology, maps, and several illustrations.

Presents the original firsthand narratives of some of history's greatest explorers, including David Livingstone, Ernest Shackleton, Meriwether Lewis, and others.

Describes our explorations of land, sea, and space throughout history and the devices and methods used.

A survey of exploration and discovery from the times of ancient explorers through contemporary excursions to the farthest limits of our globe including outer space, the ocean depths, and beneath the surface of the Earth.

A history of exploration during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, discussing the changes that were taking place in medieval Europe that fostered an atmosphere of adventure, detailing the voyages of some of the great explorers such as Columbus and Cabot, and discussing the results of their journeys.

Text and accompanying photographs discuss the role of chance in the discoveries of such explorers as Columbus, Ponce de Leon, Dr. David Livingstone, and Jedediah Smith.