Humans have always been fascinated by the universe, but only a few have been daring enough to travel beyond the Earth. From venturing into space for the first time to building the International Space Station in orbit, the history of space exploration is filled with peril, bravery and strokes of genius. In this illustrated anthology, spaceflight expert Libby Jackson reveals the very best true stories of humankind's thrilling journey to the stars.
The true story of Tom Crean, the legendary Irish explorer and crewmate of three of the most important and famous Antarctic expeditions in British history: Discovery, Terra Nova and Endurance. Through his story, we discover the events that took place on these voyages.
Packed with fun situations, this book is the perfect way to learn about explorers and exploration. Prepare to decide what you would prefer to eat if you were on a great expedition, if you would rather explore the highest or lowest point on Earth, and what your packing essentials would be. Each situation is filled with fascinating and hilarious details about explorers who have ventured around our planet and beyond.
This is a detailed and colourful narrative of Shackleton's expedition across the Antarctic.
Embark on 20 epic expeditions alongside Levison Wood, from the Silk Road and medieval pilgrimages to the Holy Land to Nellie Bly's trip around the world, and recent missions to the Moon and the Mariana Trench. Along the way, Levison Wood shares his own insights into adventuring, telling you what it's really like to follow in the footsteps of Alexander the Great.
'Fantastic Female Adventurers' is a collection of exciting and inspirational stories about 14 wonderful women and their incredible tales of exploring the globe. Features Helen Sharman, Gwen Moffat, Ellen MacArthur, Sarah Outen, Misba Khan and more.
Journey round the world with Ferdinand Magellan, take to the skies with Amelia Earhart, and sled through the coldest depths of a South Pole winter with Ernest Shackleton! But that's not all - discover both sides of the Conquistador story from Hernan Cortez and Malinalli, and meet Pythias, the Ancient Greek who 'discovered' Britain, among many others!
'We Are Explorers' is a celebration of fourteen intrepid women from around the globe whose adventurous spirit and curiosity saw them discover the world. Their exhilarating life stories are told by the equally adventurous author and illustrator Kari Herbert, whose father was the celebrated British polar explorer Sir Wally Herbert.
Get ready to travel across the world and back into history, to meet some of the world's greatest explorers in this big fun, fully illustrated reference book. Learn about the lives of Amelia Earhart and Charles Darwin, and explore themed spreads that investigate everything from the first journeys out of Africa to Aboriginal songlines.
When Ernest Shackleton was young, he longed for a life of adventure. After a career in the Merchant Navy, he joined a landmark expedition to try to reach the South Pole for the first time in history. Although he had to go home early, he never gave up. His own expeditions set new records for the closest anyone had ever been to the South Pole, and he is remembered now as a courageous and inspirational leader.
Great explorers have one thing in common - a desire to leap into the unknown, no matter how dangerous. From Ferdinand Magellan's first circumnavigation of the world 500 years ago to Barbara Hillary's treks to the North and South poles while in her seventies, 'Explorers' documents the trials and hardships of the men and women who rewrote our understanding of the world, and showed us what humans are capable of.
As a kid, Alexander wasn't a great student. He had a naturally curious mind, but he saw the world differently to his teachers and fellow pupils, and just couldn't quite fit in. But when he began collecting plants as an adult, Alexander realised he'd found his passion. From then on, he became a great explorer, travelling the world to document all kinds of plants and species.
