In this series of titles for young adults, the historical deeds of some
of the world s best-known adventurers are presented in novel format.
Each book contains a photographic documentary that prolongs the
adventure. 1908: Matthew Henson and Captain Robert Peary embark on a
voyage to the North Pole. They planned on traversing Greenland s expanse
in conditions of extreme cold, hoping to discover some of the remotest
places on Earth where no one has ever been before."