women explorers

A brief biography of the self-educated nineteenth-century Englishwoman who, after a secluded childhood and youth, traveled alone through unexplored West Africa in 1893 and 1894 and learned much about the area and its inhabitants.

A woman and a dog make their way to the magnetic North Pole on foot, the first trip of this nature.

From her first trip to Everest Base Camp as a young woman, Jade Hameister knew what she wanted to achieve---the impossible. Jade battled atrocious weather, unbelievably low temperatures, and a sled that weighed almost twice as much as her to become the youngest person ever to complete the Polar Hat Trick. Jade began her quest to complete the Polar Hat Trick in April 2016 when she was fourteen. She became the youngest person to ski to the North Pole from anywhere outside the last degree---the point where most people begin---and was named Australian Geographic Society's Young Adventurer of the Year. But that was just the beginning.

This book examines the extraordinary life and times of Sacagawea, her accomplishments, adventures, and impact on the shape of America.

Looks at the life of conservationist Sylvia Earle and her work in marine biology, covering her methods, findings, and the impact of her work.

Chronicles the life and scientific career of Sylvia Earle, explorer and marine biologist.

Tells the true story of Inuit woman Ada Blackjack who survived being marooned in the Arctic. Includes sidebars, and draws on diaries, letters, telegrams, historic photographs, and maps.

Profiles ten female explorers throughout history, describing the lives and accomplishments of Nellie Cashman, Annie Smith Peck, and other women who climbed mountains, studied Aboriginal cultures, lived with Pygmies, and more.

Provides a look at the work of ground-breaking conservationist, Sylvia Earle, and her work to protect oceans and ocean life, covering her inspiration, methods, findings, and the impact of her work.