discovery and exploration

This book contextualizes the Louisiana Purchase and examines how it affected the early development of America.

This book highlights the extraordinary spirit of courage and cooperation that existed among the members of the famous expedition.

A biography of early pioneer, Daniel Boone, describing how he opened up the territory of Kentucky to settlers.

"You may have heard that Antarctica is covered in ice, but did you know it's a desert? In fact, it gets so little precipitation that scientists believe the ice sheet has taken more than 45 million years to form. And you may be surprised to learn that mountains, volcanoes, and lakes that can't freeze are hidden within this frozen continent. Despite the harsh conditions, some animals thrive here! Discover extreme facts about Antarctica in this fun and kooky book"--.

"Before technology and maps there were boats and explorers. Lewis and Clark led the Corps of Discovery through previously unmapped lands in the west of the United States. With the help of Sacagawea and other Native American communities of the area, they helped further exploration of newly acquired territory. Learn about this exploration with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding that aids comprehension. It's key U.S. history curriculum made approachable for all"--.

"In 1910, Captain Robert Scott prepared his crew for a trip that no one had ever completed: a journey to the South Pole. He vowed to get there any way he could, even if it meant looking death in the eye. Then, not long before he setout, the telegram arrived: 'Proceeding to Antarctic - Roald Amundsen.' What was to be an expedition had become a race. One hundred and eight years later, Captain Louis Rudd readied himself for a similarly grueling task: the first solo crossing of treacherous Antarctica. Then came the Instagram message: 'On Nov. 1, I depart for the ice - Colin O'Brady.' What was to be a journey had become a race . . . this tale of two history-making moments is perfect for budding scientists, survivalists, and thrill seekers"--Provided by publisher.

Fleeing depression over his coma-stricken wife, journalist Michael Wilde travels to the South Pole on an expedition in search of a mysterious vessel carrying an exiled Crimean War deserter, discovering upon arrival the bodies of a young man and a young woman bound and frozen in a block of ice, both apparently alive.

In 1914 England, eighteen-year-old American Clara lies about her age and citizenship--claiming to be twenty-one and Canadian--to land a coveted spot on an Antarctic expedition, but when the crew is marooned on an ice floe, Clara's mission to advance the women's suffrage movement takes a back seat to survival.

Relates the true story of Matthew Henson, the first man to reach the North Pole.

In graphic novel format looks at the Space Race between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, providing information about which country hit which milestones first and the impact space achievements have made.