Amazing Journeys: Following in History's Footsteps (High Five Reading - Green Level Series) Book

Introduces the travels and discoveries of some famous explorers who crossed deserts, sailed seas, scaled mountains, and flew uncharted skies.

Heidi Hauser Green - Children's Literature

Five historic journeys and modern recreations of those journeys are explored in this latest addition to the "High Five" reading series. The book discusses Marco Polo's controversial journey from Italy to the East and the recent AsiaQuest attempt to duplicate his trip. Also included are discussions of the expeditions to reach the top of Mount Everest, Sir Francis Drake's trip around the world on the Golden Hinde, Lewis and Clark's expedition across America, and Linda Finch's reenactment of the around-the-world flight during which Amelia Earhart vanished. Three additional historic journeys are included in the epilogue. The inclusion of both historic and modern events makes this book even more interesting for young readers. Vocabulary words are included both as footnotes on each page and in a glossary at the book's end. Curious readers will appreciate the bibliography of relevant print resources, addresses of places to write for additional information, and references to Internet sites. 2004, Red Brick Learning/Capstone Press, Ages 9 to 12.