All explorers share a sense of daring. They see excitement and adventure in the unknown. The bold explorers featured in this energizing volume have many positive characteristics for young readers to emulate. They'll meet brave heroes including Leif Erikson, Sacagawea, and Neil Armstrong. Comprehensible biographies accompanied by charming cartoon characters will appeal to developing readers and encourage them to exercise their own sense of adventure. Activities such as creating maps and a model of the moon will further motivate readers to learn about history's great explorers.