discovery and exploration

An account of the journey across the unexplored territory west of the Mississippi River undertaken by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in the early eighteen hundreds by order of President Jefferson.

Describes the life of Daniel Boone, including his exploration of Kentucky, his interaction with various Indian tribes, and his role in the westward expansion of the American frontier.

Recounts the story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore the uncharted western wilderness, placing it in its historical context.

Presents the diary of the Civil War veteran who led an expedition down the Colorado River to explore the depths of the Grand Canyon.

A history of Robert Cavelier La Salle's exploration of the Mississippi River.

Examines the life and journeys of Captain Cook.

Recounts Captain James Cook's three epic journeys across the Pacific ocean, describing the hardships Cook and his men faced, the new lands they found, and their impressions of the unique people and cultures they encountered.

Offers a detailed chronology of Captain Robert Scott and Roald Amundsen's rival expeditions to be the first team to reach the South Pole in 1909, describing the challenges each team faced on their race to the pole.

Humorous illustrations, captions, and sidebars explores life traveling with Captain James Cook.

Discusses the early nineteenth-century journey of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark through the Louisiana Purchase and beyond, for the purpose of exploring the land and establishing friendly relations with native peoples.