Into the Unknown: How Great Explorers Found Their Way by Land, Sea, and Air

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Review A true lesson in bravery and perseverance, this book will make your little one marvel at man's constant quest for exploration.--The Washington Post From the maps to the drawings of vessels and artifacts to the detailed cutaway views that make each bit of technology more understandable, Biestys well-labeled illustrations make this one of the most visually fascinating books available on explorers.--Booklist Ross and Biesty take readers on fourteen historical explorations... Although the human drive for discovery underlies each account, answering the 'how did they do that?' question becomes the focus of this remarkable book.--The Horn Book (starred review) Lively writing captures the excitement of exploration while providing just enough geographic and historical detail.--School Library Journal (starred review) About the Author Stewart Ross has written more than 200 titles for children and adults about (or inspired by) history. He lives in Canterbury, England. Stephen Biesty is the creator of Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections, which sold more than a million copies worldwide since its publication in 1992. He lives in Somerset, England.