Rex Ryder's Epic Explorer Stories for Kids is an illustrated nonfiction adventure book for ages 8–12 featuring 10 extraordinary true stories of exploration, discovery and real-life courage.
The greatest adventures in history really happened...
Rex Ryder's Epic Explorer Stories for Kids is an illustrated nonfiction adventure book for ages 8–12 featuring 10 extraordinary true stories of exploration, discovery, courage and the real-life explorers who changed our understanding of the world.
One teenager sailed alone around the world.
Another became the first person to stand at the South Pole.
One explorer disappeared forever while searching for a lost city.
Another climbed the highest mountain on Earth.
Would you have been brave enough to go with them?
Join explorer Rex Ryder on an unforgettable journey alongside ten remarkable explorers as they cross frozen continents, sail unknown oceans, survive dangerous deserts and venture into some of the most extraordinary places on Earth.
From the icy wilderness of Antarctica to the scorching Outback... from the deepest oceans to the summit of Mount Everest... every chapter is packed with courage, discovery, determination and incredible true adventure.
Meet legendary explorers including:
Burke & Wills
Roald Amundsen
Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay
Gertrude Bell
Jacques Cousteau
Sylvia Earle
Ibn Battuta
Percy Fawcett
Matthew Henson
Jessica Watson
Every chapter includes:
A cinematic full-page illustration
Fast-paced, immersive storytelling
Amazing true facts
Explorer Snapshot
Rex Ryder's Explorer Lessons
Your Explorer Challenge
These aren't legends.
They aren't myths.
Every adventure in this book really happened.
Perfect for boys and girls ages 8–12 who love exploration, geography, history, adventure and discovering the incredible people who changed our understanding of the world.
Ideal for fans of National Geographic Kids, DK-style nonfiction, explorer biographies and action-packed true stories.
Whether your child dreams of climbing mountains, diving beneath the ocean, crossing deserts or discovering places no one has ever seen before, these inspiring true adventures encourage curiosity, resilience and the courage to explore.
The world is still full of wonders...
The only question is...
Where will your adventure begin?
