"Learn about what kinds of jobs these fearless female scientists and explorers do, and how you can follow in their footsteps"--

Describes the top ten explorers whose expeditions changed the world.

Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, nothing could prepare Dora for her biggest challenge yet: High School. When her parents mysteriously disappear while searching for the Lost City of Gold, Dora must swing into action and lead a group of ill-equipped high schoolers on a quest to save them. It is a high stakes mission as Dora and her new friends navigate the jungle, outrun treasure hunters and solve ancient puzzles...

Presents a detailed overview of the history of the age of exploration, including explorers from all parts of the world and how they brought knowledge of distant lands back to their people, between 1150 and 1750.

Chronicles the history of the exploration and charting of Australasia and the Pacific Ocean. Profiles famous explorers who helped expand our understanding of these regions, and details the contributions they made. Includes a glossary and further reading sources.

Young readers learn about the history of North American discovery and exploration, detailing all of the successes, hardships, dangers, and accomplishments of key figures in exploration history. From the mighty Mississippi to the Rockies, up to Canada and down to Mexico, readers will learn about Columbus, Lewis and Clark, Smith, and many more.

Describes the history and exploration of the Pacific regions, covering early Pacific navigation, culture and art of the people, and famous explorers who helped to colonize the various islands.

Looks at the life of Ferdinand Magellan, examining his early life and training and his mission to find a westward route to the Spice Islands, his death in the Philippines, and the fate of the voyage after his death.

"Archer Helmsley's grandparents have finally returned home, but there are rumors they've brought a curse with them"--

Captain Meriwether Lewis's dog Seaman describes his experiences as he accompanies his master on the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore the uncharted western wilderness.