discoveries (in geography)

Brief accounts of the voyages and discoveries of various explorers from the Phoenicians of ancient times to Richard Byrd in the twentieth century.

More than 22 alphabetically-arranged articles provide information on the history of exploration and biographies of famous explorers.

Provides instructions for projects involving paper work, picture puzzles, and cookery, relating to exploring the outdoors.

A dictionary detailing the achievements of famous and lesser-known explorers, and listing the geographical areas explored by them.

Maps and text depict major areas and routes of exploration from about 6000 B.C. to the present.

Discusses the travels of Vasco da Gama, Henry the Navigator and other Portugese explorers who helped establish an extensive empire for their country.