10 Explorers Who Changed the World

Each book in the series contains ten linked biographies of key pioneers, achievers and notable figures in different fields of endeavour. The life links between entries reveal surprising and often overlooked chains of influence, giving each biography a fresh and eye-opening twist.This title in the series includes ten riveting, in-depth biographies of pioneering explorers, including Christopher Columbus, James Cook and Roald Amundsen. Fast-paced text is enhanced by punchy, Manga-style artworks to create the look and feel of a graphic novel that will hook the most reluctant of readers.

Contents: 04-05 The first explorers; 06-11 Marco Polo; 12-17 Christopher Columbus; 18-23 Ferdinand Magellan; 24-27 Samuel de Champlain; 28-33 James Cook; 34-39 Alexander von Humboldt; 40-43 Lewis & Clark; 44-49 Richard Burton; 50-55 Roald Amundsen; 56-59 Jacques-Yves Cousteau; 60-61 Other famous explorers; 62-63 Glossary and resources; 64 Index.