Arcadia Public Library

Surveys world exploration, both geographic and scientific, from the trading voyages of the Phoenicians to modern scientists' exploration of the earth's interior, ocean depths, and outer space--Booklist.

A collection of exploration tales, from well-known discoveries to the less known but equally important tales of explorers who made significant finds throughout history.

An introduction to the Age of Exploration covers the nautical practices of fifteenth-century Europe, Henry the Navigator's fateful new sea routes, and the impact of European advancement on ancient civilizations.

Discusses the travels of Vasco da Gama and other Portugese explorers who helped establish an extensive empire for their country.

"Tells the story of humanity's explorations, taking the reader into the lives of some of the most intrepid people ever known. Focusing on 50 of the world's greatest explorers, with shorter entries on 60 of their helpers and companions, the book is filled with first-person accounts in the explorers' own words, rare maps, specially commissioned photographs, and artworks [to] re-create history's greatest expeditions"-- Publisher marketing.

"An exciting introduction to the awesome adventures of the eager explorers, dynamic daredevils, imaginative inventors, and other pioneers who shaped the world. Take a dive into the great unknown and go on a daring journey across land, sea and sky - exploring everywhere from the highest mountains to the deepest ocean. In addition, visit the workshops, labs, and studios of history's most important minds and meet inventors, explorers, pirates, daredevils,...