Discover how the greatest explorers in history plunged into the unknown and boldly pieced together the picture of the world we have today. With the help of masterful cross sections, dramatic storytelling, and sidebars that highlight key concepts, places, and technology, readers explore fourteen historic journeys.

Surveys the archaeological search for the sunken ships of explorers throughout history and discusses the voyages made by the explorers.

Traces the life of the explorer, focusing on his grueling expedition across the frozen Arctic to become the first person to reach the North Pole.

A brief account of the life and accomplishments of Christopher Columbus.

Briefly introduces the life of explorer Christopher Columbus, his accomplishments, and his impact on the world as we know it.

Discusses the voyages of Christopher Columbus who determined to beat everyone in the race to the Indies.

Follows the British adventurer Robert Swan and two other explorers on an exciting and dangerous 900-mile trek to the South Pole, following in the footsteps of Swan's chidhood hero, Robert Falcon Scott, who made the journey exactly seventy-four years earlier.