Explorers in the 20th and 21st Centuries
Download or Read eBook Explorers in the 20th and 21st Centuries PDF written by Britannica Educational Publishing and published by Britanncia Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Britannica Educational Publishing |
| Publisher | : Britanncia Educational Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 227 |
| Release | : 2013-06-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781622750252 |
| ISBN-13 | : 162275025X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Explorers in the 20th and 21st Centuries by : Britannica Educational Publishing
Book excerpt: Technological advancesincluding pressurized cabins for hot air balloons, rocketry that powers spacecraft, and deep-sea diving gearhave changed the face of exploration. What hasnt changed since ancient times, however, is the bravery and inquisitiveness of intrepid individuals at the forefront of modern-day exploration and adventure. Those who have challenged conventional thinking, and sought to test physical limits of human endurance in the 20th and 21st centuries are the subjects of this exciting collection of biographies.
