Ready to relive some of the most daring voyages of all time? Unfold
these spectacular cross sections and explore fourteen historic
journeys.
Open this dynamic book and discover how the greatest explorers in
history -- from Marco Polo to Neil Armstrong -- 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, immerse
yourself in such expeditions as:
--Leif Eriksson's voyage to North America (eleventh century)
--Zheng's travels from China to East Africa (fifteenth century)
--Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe (sixteenth century)
--Tenzing Norgay's and Edmund Hillary's scaling of Mt. Everest
(twentieth century)
--Plus ten more exciting journeys!
Back matter includes an index, a glossary, and sources.