Table of Contents

This visual approach is a great way for children to learn about some key explorers from history, and the journeys they took. Explorers will include:

Hanno the Navigator (Carthage/Tunisia)
Xuangzang (China)
Marco Polo (Italy)
Ibn Battuta (Morocco)
Zheng He (China)
Christopher Columbus (Portugal)
Vasco de Gama (Portugal)
Ferdinand Magellan (Portugal)
Hernan Cortes (Spain)
James Cook (Britain)
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark (USA)
David Livingston (Britain/USA)
Mary Kingsley (Britain)
Robert Peary (USA)
Ernest Shackleton (Ireland/Britain)
Amelia Earhart (USA)
Tenzing (Nepal) and Hillary (NZ)
Neil Armstrong (USA)
Ellen MacArthur (Britain)

About the Author

Anita Ganeri is one of the UK's best-known children's nonfiction authors. She is the author of Scholastic's Horrible Geography series. Anita is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, and honorary Fellow of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society In 2010 she was awarded the Tivy Education Medal for her "outstanding contribution to geographical education." Anita would have loved to have been an explorer, and always has a suitcase packed. Michael Mullan is an illustrator living Vermont, USA. He has a BFA in Graphic Design and an MFA in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Michael has over 10 years of professional experience creating commercial work for editorials, ad campaigns, murals, and home decor products. Michael's work stems from his love for printmaking and mid-century design trends as well as his appreciation for simplicity, native and folk art.

Reviews

"Exactly as the title suggests, Amazing Expeditions highlights some of history's greatest journeys." * Picture Books Blogger *
"This is rather special, absolutely crammed with amazing information about explorers and pioneers - and so gorgeously presented." * Read It, Daddy! *
"This wonderful resource from Ivy Kids is a must have book for all budding explorers." * Coombe Mill *