Story of Exploration - Usborne

Describes the successes - and failures - of explorers through history, from the ancient Egyptians to the travels of Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus' arrival in America, and the latest explorations of the deep seas and outer space.


Illustrated by Ian McNee, with cartoons and simple diagrams and maps.

Includes exploration timelines and glossary and internet links to websites with additional pictures, maps, animations and exploration facts.