For more than two centuries, E pluribus unum -- Out of many, one -- has been featured on America's official government seals and stamped on its currency. But how did America become "one nation, indivisible"? What unified a growing number of disparate states into the modern country we recognize today? In this monumental history, Simon Winchester addresses these questions, bringing together the breathtaking achievements that helped forge and unify America...

Introduces inspiring women whose passions for exploration made them push the boundaries, including Nellie Cashman, Annie Smith Peck, and Delia Julia Denning Akeley.

Highlights some of the greatest blunders in history, covering Ibn Fadlan⁰�₉s journey to Russia on camels to ⁰�Lawnchair Larry⁰�₊ who took a flight in a homemade airship in California.

"A thrilling look at 25 female adventurers from around the world who made their marks on history. Women have long been badass adventurers, loop the looping as trick pilots or braving the grueling climb to the top of Mount Everest. But their stories have not always got the recognition they deserve. Here are the stories of 25 remarkable women who have soared the skies, climbed the world's highest peaks and sailed around the world. There are the famous...

Rhyming text follows a young explorer as he discovers bugs and then increasingly larger creatures, brings them home to learn about them, and is warned by his mother that each is unwelcome.

An illustrated companion volume to the PBS series looks at the social, political, and intellectual history of Christopher Columbus, exploring the voyages and present-day repercussions.

Discusses how the expeditions of Columbus increased the wealth of Spain, yet severely damaged the lives of the native Americans.

Coop Cooperson continues his adventures at the Dungeoneer Academy where he is the only human student at a school for future explorers.

Discusses the European exploration of the North American continent throughout time.