Ganeri's book is full of wonderful surprises! This book provides an introduction to twenty explorers using six to ten points of information, a map, and biographical data. The standard fare of Columbus, Earhart, and Magellan are included, but what made me happiest was seeing lesser known explorers such as Xuanzang, Ibn Battuta, and Mary Kingsley were afforded the same two-page spread and focus. This book would be a fabulous addition to any classroom or home of a future adventurer.

Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Ivy Kids for the opportunity to read an advance reader copy.

I absolutely loved this and the illustrations! If I had kids I would definitely have them read this. Even as an adult I learned some good things from this book. Definitely recommend. Super cute.

Another wonderful addition to the ’amazing’ series. It is just as beautifully illustrated and presented as Amazing Evolution.
I love that the book not only gives the reader a historical look into discovery and makes a point of identifying those involved, but that it gives young readers their first taste of map uses and understanding.

A great picture book about explorers appropriate for upper elementary/middle school students. I loved the organization of this book - each explorer had pages dedicated to them and their expedition and the text was split into chunks of information accompanied by a picture. While some of the material is for more mature readers (the mention of cannibalism when discussing Mary Kingsley, for example!), this would be a great book for parents to read with younger children if they have an interest in a specific explorer. My 5 year old and I have been learning about Amelia Earhart and she enjoyed listening to the pages about Amelia in this book!