Beyond the horizons

Describes the historical background of the Arctic and Antarctic expeditions, focusing on Peary's exploits to the North Pole in 1909 and Amundsen's famous race to the South Pole in 1911.

Describes the space race and the pioneering explorations achieved by the Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin and American astronaut Neil Armstrong.

Examines the background and achievements of Captain James Cook and describes his journeys to Hawaii, New Zealand, and Australia.

Tells of the travels of Livingstone and Stanley through the continent of Africa in the 19th century, the colonial period that followed, and the independent nations that resulted.

Describes the life of the Vikings, both at home and abroad, their boat-building and navigational skills, and their connection to England, Vinland, and Russia.

Gives an account of Marco Polo's travels to China during the Middle Ages.

Introduces the background, voyages, discoveries, and historical significance of Christopher Columbus.

Discusses Darwin's struggle to develop the theory of evolution that transformed the way people saw themselves and life on Earth.

Recounts the 1804-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition which explored the western half of America, examining the native societies the two men encountered and the effect of their discoveries.

Text and photographic illustrations describe the explorations of Ferdinand Magellan and Vasco da Gama in the sixteenth century which led to the establishment of Spanish and Portuguese empires around the world.