discovery

Examines the geology and natural history of the highest regions of California's Sierra Nevada range, and looks at the records of early explorations of the peaks. Includes maps, photographs, and geologic guides.

Discusses Minik Wallace, a young Eskimo boy brought to New York in 1897 along with his father, whose skeleton was put on display in the Museum of Natural History; Minik's years as a "specimen"; his displacement both in America and in Greenland upon his return there; Arctic exploration; and early anthropology.

Describes some of the many explorations made to both the North and South Poles.

An account of the disastrous 1914 expedition to Antarctica and how its members managed to survive.

Presents an account of Cartier's life and explorations and examines their impact on history and the world.