Describes the expedition led by Lewis and Clark to explore the unknown western regions of America at the beginning of the nineteenth century

Introduces Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and their expedition of 1804-6 through the Louisiana Territory, opening the land from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean

Discusses the reasons people go exploring, and traces the history of exploration from ancient civilization through the space program

Examines the great wave of European exploration during the fifteenth century which resulted in more accurate maps

An atlas depicting exploration through the ages, from the wanderings of prehistoric peoples to modern space missions

Recounts the adventurous life of the English explorer and courtier who spelled his name "Ralegh" and led many expeditions to the New World

Explains how the voyages of Columbus, Cabot, Ponce De Leon, and other European explorers to the American continents were the result of mistakes, accidents, and misses and discusses the explorers' cruel treatment of native peoples

Stories of ten pioneering explorers with "life links" that reveal how later adventurers were inspired by those who went before

"Embark with Magellan on the first-ever voyage around the world.Discover why he is setting out on this risky journey, and see how his ship is made ready for the long months at sea. Share the excitement as Magellan and his crew sight new lands, and pity their plight as they face tropical storms and starvation -- and survive by eating mice. Follow Magellan's expedition stage by stage, and read about his many true-life adventures." --Page [4] of cover....