The Story of Exploration

Narrative Non Fiction

by Anna Claybourne, Ian McNee (Illustrator)

Since prehistoric times, people have wandered the world in search of new places to live, tantalizing treasure, strange sights and species, or simply for the glory of being the first to the top of the mountain. This book tells the incredible tales of intrepid explorers who trekked to the icy Poles, crossed scorching desserts, braved crocodile-infested rivers, and sailed all the way around the world for the very first time.

Genres: History, Geography

103 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2010

About the author

Freelance children’s writer and editor, based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Anna Claybourne writes children's information books on all kinds of topics: science experiments, ancient history, the human body, things to make, the environment, robots, evolution, art, fashion, Shakespeare and many more - as well as retellings of myths, legends and Shakespeare plays, and rhyming stories.

She studied English literature at university, but has always been interested in science, technology and art and design as well. She loves making and crafting, especially sewing, and her house is full of fabrics, craft materials, tools and books. Other interests and passions include camping, cats, outdoor swimming, news and politics, and music - she plays the trombone and has played in many different bands and orchestras, including performing live on a John Peel session in 2002 with Scottish band Ballboy.

Anna was born and grew up in Yorkshire, but has also lived in Canada as a student, Iceland as an au pair, and Costa Rica as a conservation volunteer, where she saw tarantulas, tapirs, monkeys, sloths, crocodiles and giant katydids. She now lives in Edinburgh with her two children and two cats, Skye and Socks.

Reviews

[Emilia Sep · Rating 3 out of 5]

Po polsku

[Saritha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Undoubtedly, this is a childrens' book. But nowhere else have I found a more succint snapshot on the subject of exploration, with little pieces of trivia and stories about explorers and explorations. An excellent read. Can't wait to read the others in the series.

[Sandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A phenomenal summary of world exploration from ancient time to today. I wish more focus had been dedicated to space exploration at the end of the book (a one paragraph reference was not enough). But, otherwise, the information was appropriately laid out for kids and thus will be a great reference book for our bookshelf.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fantastic introduction to some of history's most important explorers. The chapters are short and sweet and is a great read aloud for K,1st grade, and even 2nd grade