exploration

Maria and Mike are prepared for another adventure in the world of Minecraft...at least they think they are! The sister and brother venture back into the special cave that contains a portal into the other world, ready to explore. But are they ready for more monsters, confusing mineshafts, and dungeons teeming with giant spiders? In this return to the characters' Minecraft adventures, readers will get a bigger look at the excitement and dangers of this world and learn more about how teamwork and logical thinking can help.

Maria and Mike are bored. They like visiting their aunt on her ranch, but there's only so much to do, and they can't even play Minecraft. But when a mysterious librarian gives them a special map, the kids find themselves on an adventure they didn't expect: an adventure into a world right out of Minecraft itself! This graphic novel will intrigue young Minecraft fans with relatable characters and game-themed problem solving, and set the stage for further adventures.

Mike and Maria enjoy being able to visit their cozy base in the Minecraft-themed world they discovered. But they can see some distant hills from its windows, and they have to wonder: What's out there? Mike wants to find new animals and building materials, and Maria wants to discover enchanted books and ways to upgrade her armor. But how can they do that? This graphic novel will entertain readers with more exciting Minecraft adventures while dealing with themes of exploration, teamwork, and problem solving.

Presents information on ancient cities such as Pompeii, Troy, Machu Picchu, and Chich?n Itz? that has been learned through archeological excavations. Discusses the artifacts discovered, and how new technology is being used to uncover more objects and information. Includes a timeline, a glossary, access to further online resources, and color photographs.

Profiles ten of history's most significant explorers and pioneers, including the first human migrants, Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan, the pilgrims, James Cook, Charles Darwin, Alcock and Brown, and Yuri Gagarin, and discusses their effect on the world.

Photographs and text examine the history of explorers and exploration, and highlight many of their discoveries.

Illustrations and text provide a comprehensive introduction to the Renaissance, focusing on exploration and trade, advancements in shipbuilding and mapmaking, merchant competition, overseas voyages, early Portuguese adventures, the Northwest Passage, the Columbian Exchange, and other topics.

Summarizes 1000 notable inventions and discoveries of ancient and modern times, from 3,000,000 B.C. to the beginning of the twenty-first century A.D. Presented in chronological order.

An account of the life and discoveries of the explorer whose four voyages to the New World resulted in the Dutch settlement of the Hudson Valley area and the English claim to what is now Canada.