Into the Unknown

By Stewart Ross, Stephen Biesty (Illustrator)

Embark on history's boldest journeys, from ancient seas to the moon.

4.2/5 Goodreads · 293 ratings

96 pages· 21,861 words· Est. 3 hour read

$19.99Save 7%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Dive into the epic tales of history's greatest explorers, from Marco Polo's daring travels to Neil Armstrong's lunar landing. Discover how these adventurers shaped our world through perilous voyages and groundbreaking discoveries. With vivid cross sections and captivating storytelling, explore Leif Eriksson's North American expedition, Zheng's African travels, Magellan's global circumnavigation, and the conquest of Everest. Each journey reveals the courage and innovation that pushed the boundaries of the known world. What secrets and challenges did these explorers face? Uncover the mysteries of their legendary quests.

From the publisher

Ready to relive some of the most daring voyages of all time? Unfold these spectacular cross sections and explore fourteen historic journeys. Open this dynamic book and discover how the greatest explorers in history – from Marco Polo to Neil Armstrong – plunged into the unknown and boldly pieced together the picture of the world we have today. With the help of masterful cross sections, dramatic storytelling, and sidebars that highlight key concepts, places, and technology, immerse yourself in such expeditions as: –Leif Eriksson’s voyage to North America (eleventh century) –Zheng’s travels from China to East Africa (fifteenth century) –Magellan’s circumnavigation of the globe (sixteenth century) –Tenzing Norgay’s and Edmund Hillary’s scaling of Mt. Everest (twentieth century) –Plus ten more exciting journeys!Back matter includes an index, a glossary, and sources.