Children's book about discoveries

Discover the world - adventures that changed our world

Discover the World takes the reader on a journey to faraway lands, the highest mountains, the deepest seas, and into the vastness of space.

Explorers are true adventurers: They are all united by a curiosity for the unknown. Over centuries, they have accumulated extensive knowledge about the oceans and continents, the climate, flora and fauna of our planet, and drawn the world map we know today. Their expeditions, which continue to shape our perception of the world, are compiled in this colorfully illustrated volume. Discover the World showcases a wide variety of explorers and explorers.

Sail with the Vikings, meet the Sherpas who climbed Mount Everest, and get to know the astronauts who ventured beyond Earth's borders into space. Discover the World sheds light on the people who made these adventures possible with their knowledge of the land and language, and tells stories of courage and curiosity.