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Rex Ryder's Epic Explorer Stories for Kids: 10 True Explorer Stories of Discovery, Adventure & Courage Inspiring Real-Life Heroes for Ages 8-12
Paperback
Series: Rex Ryder's Survival Files
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 22 2026
Pages: 116
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.24 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
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 of history's greatest explorers as they crossed frozen continents, sailed unknown oceans, survived deadly deserts, and ventured into places no one had ever seen before.
From the icy wilderness of Antarctica to the scorching Australian 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 aged 8-12 who love exploration, geography, history, adventure, and discovering the incredible people who changed our understanding of the world.
Perfect 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 will encourage curiosity, resilience, and the courage to explore.
The world is still full of wonders...The only question is...
Where will your adventure begin?
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