Great Explorers

3rd Edition. — London: Future Publishing, 2019. — 158 p. — (Part of the All about History: Special Issue).For centuries, dragons, monsters and sea serpents lurked on the edges of maps, inhabiting unknown and uncharted territory and threatening the safety of every bold traveller launching an expedition. Great Explorers delves into the stories and legends of history’s greatest adventurers, to shine a light on their remarkable achievements – and their failings. Learn about the Medieval voyagers who managed to push boundaries without the benefit of modern technology, such as the Viking Leif Erikson reaching the coast of North America, and Ibn Battuta documenting the Islamic world in a 30-year journey. Trace the origins of the Age of Discovery, a time when European sailors embarked on dangerous voyages to the New World and discovered new routes to the Old. Finally, explore the gruelling modern journeys that took exploration to a whole new level, including Scott and Amundesen’s race to the South Pole, and Neil Armstrong’s monumental ‘one small step’. Packed with incredible images and insightful maps, this is the perfect companion for anyone with a case of historic wanderlust.Incredible Expeditions
Lost Kingdoms of the Vikings
Marco Polo
A Silk Road Trader
Ibn Battuta
Seven Voyages of the Chinese Treasure Fleet
Hen~the Navigator
Christopher Columtius
A Sailor for Columbus
Vasco da Gama
Vasco Nliiiez deBalboa
Juan Ponce de Leon
Hemat cortes
Warriors of the Age of Discovery
Ferdinand Magellan
Elizabeth 1’s Tudor Pirates
A Tudor Voyage
Vitus Bering
How the World Discovered Australia