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Discover how the greatest explorers in history 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, readers explore fourteen historic journeys.

Discusses the role of chance in the discoveries of such explorers as Columbus, Ponce de Leon, Dr. David Livingstone, and Jedediah Smith.

The stories presented in the film span space and time, taking us around the world to participate in the act of discovery.

"You might know that Columbus discovered America, Lewis and Clark headed west with Sacajawea, and Sally Ride blasted into space. But what do you really know about these bold explorers? What were they like as kids? What pets or bad habits did they have? And what drove their passion to explore unknown parts of the world? With juicy tidbits about everything from favorite foods to first loves, Lives of the Explorers reveals these fascinating adventurers...

Text, maps, and mazes follow the journeys of ten explorers, including Leif Erikson, Marco Polo, Vasco da Gama, David Livingstone, and Neil Armstrong and "Buzz" Aldrin.

In this unique and enthralling book, explorer and survivalist Ed Stafford curates 25 great expeditions through the lens of the kit these remarkable explorers took with them. In an environment where lack of preparation could mean certain death, the equipment carried, ridden and sailed into uncharted territories could mean the success or failure of an expedition. Was it simply a case of better provisions and preparation that helped Amundsen beat Scott...