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English
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Presents information about explorers from throughout history including the Polynesians, the Vikings, Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, James Cook, Lewis and Clark, and Ernest Shackleton among others. Also discusses mapmakers, early navigation tools, women explorers, scientists exploring the oceans today, and the future of exploration in space. Includes a comprehension quiz, glossary, index, and guide for parents.