Part of the Explorers of New Worlds series.
About the series: "[L]ively and accessible, and the illustrations are well chosen and diverse: maps,
portraits, facsimile letters and documents, historical drawings and paintings, and
even photographs of the present-day places that these explorers once roamed.
Plentiful sidebars extract main ideas from each chapter or offer interesting trivia
about the men and their times." - from School Library Journal
"Beginning with an explanation of Jefferson's plan for westward expansion, Bowen describes problems with terrain, sudden storms, illness, and even mosquitoes. The writing is smooth and the material is well organized. At times, it almost reads like a journal..." - from School Library Journal
"The Lewis and Clark expedition, that staple of American history courses, is given a fresh account here. Blumberg explores a confrontation between two cultures, in a manner which is sympathetic to and revealing of the feelings of both peoples...The text is clear and often entertaining, with concrete details to bring historical events to life." - from School Library Journal
"Chock-full of historical detail, Kimmel's account of Lewis and Clark's expedition is an eye-opener. The determination of the two leaders and their Corps of Discovery seemed always to outweigh the obstacles they encountered on this treacherous journey...Excerpts from original journals add to the authenticity of the account." - from School Library Journal
"...[D]iscusses the 1804 expedition that set out to explore the American continent. Apart from chapters introducing Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Sacagawea, the straightforward narrative follows the explorers down rivers, across the plains, and over the mountains to the Pacific. Supplementing Faber's account are journal quotations that offer firsthand reportage of events, conditions, and reflections about the journey." - from Booklist
"This accessible, accurate biography provides brief contextual information about the tribes in which Sacagawea lived, from her own people, the Shoshone, to her captors, the Minnetaree and Mandan. Since almost all that is known about her is from the journals of the Lewis and Clark expedition, this work necessarily focuses on that event and her part in it." - from School Library Journal
Part of the Explorers of New Worlds series.
"Sacagawea re-creates the woman's adventurous journey with Lewis and Clark and discusses
her longevity as an American legend, including her appearance on the new gold dollar coin."
- from School Library Journal
"an account of the same journey featuring York, the only African American member of the Corps of Discovery. William Clark's playmate as a child and later his personal slave, York joined his master on the expedition, where his strength, skills, and courageous acts were recorded in the journals. His black skin and strong physique amazed and impressed many of the Native Americans, perhaps helping the corps gain acceptance. Blumberg notes that without York, the expedition might have failed." - from Booklist
Part of a ThinkQuest created by students, this page links to biographies of Lewis and Clark and a description of their expedition. Includes a map and a quiz.
From the Library of Congress, this site tells three stories from the Lewis and Clark expedition. Includes drawings, maps, and entries from the journals they kept.
This site from the Library of Congress is packed with photos of primary documents and actual artifacts of the expedition, and also gives short descriptions of what the Corps were doing and why. Tons of information, but easy to use.
This collection of primary sources is presented in a fun, interactive way using Flash animation (Flash player required). Follow Lewis and Clark's journey across the country and see primary documents and images in movie-like presentations. There is so much here, it will take some time to explore, but it's worth it!
Lots of information at this site, including details about the different tribes of Native Americans the expedition encountered; an archive of maps and the original journals; a Living History section in which experts answer some common questions about the expedition (audio available with RealPlayer); an interactive activity where you lead the expedition and make choices; and an interactive map. Take a look at biographies of Sacagawea and York; they are both also featured in the Living History section.
Another site loaded with information, created by the National Park Service. Check out the Corps of Discovery section for descriptions of the people who went and the provisions they took with them. The Journey sections has photos of plants and animals the Corps saw along the way.
"Kingsley spent her young years caring for her bedridden mother and awaiting the intermittent visits of her...father. Resourceful and independent, she escaped through the books she read in her father's library. Released from her servitude by her parents' death, the 30-year-old woman embarked on extended travels to Africa, where she found her spiritual home and felt a kinship with the native people. She returned to England to write and lecture on her observations." - from School Library Journal
Short biography with links to more detailed articles.
This public radio program provides a short biography, a map, and several audio clips (some require RealPlayer, some an mp3 player like Windows Media Player).
This short biography is part of a ThinkQuest created by students.
Another ThinkQuest, this one featuring Livingstone in an Explorers Hall of Fame.
This short biography is part of a ThinkQuest created by students.
A biography of Amundsen.
A biography of Byrd; also see the map of his camp and his supply list at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/ice/maps/index.html
This page from the library at Ohio State University links to several photographs from their collection of Byrd's papers. Includes portraits and photos of his expeditions.
This video clip of Byrd's expedition is from the original footage. There is a commercial first, but it's worth the wait.
Part of a ThinkQuest created by students, this biography of Peary includes an animated map and a quiz.
A biography of Peary.
A full transcript of Peary's expedition diary.
In this ThinkQuest created by students, Henson and Peary are listed in the explorers hall of fame; includes a brief overview of their journeys together.
An article from National Geographic about Henson. Be sure to view the photo gallery.
"When their ship, Endurance, became icebound in Antarctica and sank in 1914, Sir Ernest Shackleton and his 27 crewmen were 100 miles from land. Unbelievably, they all survived...The text moves from diary entries to explanations of how to read the sun, and the descriptions of the terrain and weather are superb. This is a very effective presentation of not only how the disaster occurred, but of the toll it took on the crew and how they rose to the challenge." - from School Library Journal
"Utilizing Shackleton's memoirs and original expedition photographs, Kimmel re-creates events in exciting detail...Shackleton is depicted as a brave and responsible leader whose first concern was always the welfare of his men, yet who still had his own weaknesses." - from School Library Journal
Facts about Shackleton in a question and answer format.
An animated video of Shackleton's expedition, from the BBC. Requires a free Flash software plug-in.
An interactive Web version of this book about Shackleton's expedition.
David-Neel was one of a small group of intrepid women who defied convention to become bold travelers in remote areas of the world...Her true adventures began in 1911 when, with her husband's blessings, she set out for Asia and was gone for 14 years. Those journeys are the focus of this picture book, which describes her wanderings and her eventual trek to Lhasa, a city never before visited by a European woman." - from School Library Journal
Features a rather long biography with many good pictures.
Part of the Explorers of New Worlds series.
"...[A]n interesting account of the featured explorer's most famous contributions and
experiences... give[s] young readers a glimpse of the driving force behind the
individual's personality. Along the way, good-quality photographs; sidebars; and
primary sources such as documents, letters, and maps help relate the facts." -
from School Library Journal
"This slender, well-documented photobiography is a record of the lifetime accomplishments of one of the first men to reach the summit of Mt. Everest. Threaded with quotes from Hillary's own writings..." - from School Library Journal
This biography of Hillary is part of a ThinkQuest created by students.
This site features a short biography, an interview with audio clips, and a photo gallery.
From Scholastic, this site lets you relive Hillary's journey. Also includes photos, an interview, and much more.
"...[H]is love of climbing led him to join the expeditions to Mount Everest in 1921, 1922, and 1924. Asked why he wanted to climb Everest, he made the famous reply, 'Because it's there.' He died in an Everest climbing accident in 1924. No one knows whether he reached the summit. Well designed with many black-and-white photos, including period pictures of Mallory and his contemporaries as well as recent shots of the mountain...Salkeld, a member of the team that found Mallory's body in 1999, clearly explains the challenges that Mallory must have faced on Mount Everest." - from Booklist
Explore this huge site to learn about Mallory's disappearance, the search for clues, what happens to humans at high altitudes, and more. Or you can go straight to the biography of Mallory.
"Cousteau's accomplishments are really too expansive to compress into such a brief account, but Reef has provided some highlights of his childhood, his training, and the unique opportunities that have led to his celebrity status. His activities as an innovator in the development of safe diving equipment, underwater photography, and the journeys of the ship Calypso form much of the text." - from School Library Journal
"A biography of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, French oceanographer, author, and motion-picture producer, emphasizing the development of the aqualung and his achievements in exploring the world under the sea." - card catalog description from Amazon.com
A short biography of Cousteau.
A look back at the life of Cousteau at the time of his death in 1997.
This biography of Armstrong is part of a ThinkQuest created by students and includes photos and a quiz.
Another ThinkQuest, this one lists Armstrong in an explorers hall of fame.
A biography of Armstrong from NASA
From NASA, a short video of Armstrong's moon landing. Requires QuickTime player.
"Describes the life of John Glenn, including his childhood, World War II activities, work as a test pilot and astronaut, career as a senator, and return to space in 1998." - card catalog description from Amazon.com
A biography of Glenn.
Read articles about Glenn's two space missions. Be sure to look at the video clips, 360 degree images, and photo gallery on the right side of the page.
From the John and Annie Glenn Historic Site and Exploration Center.
An official NASA biography, with a link to the transcript of an online chat with Dr. Ride.
This ThinkQuest created by students lists Ride in an explorers hall of fame.
This news article tells what Ride has been doing since leaving the space program and how she tries to inspire girls to study science.