exploration

Offers a brief overview of the expedition of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the Louisiana Territory in 1803.

Provides answers to questions about the Earth's moon, such as how old it is, who first mapped it, and the height of lunar mountains.

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

Explains what space research is, looks at some of the investigations conducted by space researchers, and examines important events in the field.

Explores how the concepts and ideals of the Manifest Destiny influenced United States history and helped shape modern foreign policy.

"Could there be life on Mars? Scientists are trying to answer this and many other mysteries about our next-door planetary neighbor. This . . . title introduces young readers to the current scientific mysteries surrounding Mars"--Provided by publisher.

"What a mess! It all started when Glorkian SuperGrandma told the Glork Patrol they could eat candy for breakfast... now their 'Dada,' the Glorkian Warrior, has a lot of cleaning up to do. Super Backpack gets a robot super-suit made of candy wrappers and takes Baby Gonk on the adventure of a lifetime, while Glorkian Warrior stays behind and tries to help the uncontrollable Baby Quackaboodle take a bath"--Provided by publisher.

"Who keeps the galaxy silly? The Glork Patrol! Join the Glorkian Warrior and Baby Gonk as the explore a new planet and make some new friends. But they'll have to watch out for the most dangerous creature in the universe: a Baby Quackaboodle!"--Provided by publisher.

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

An introduction to the history of space flight.