This action-packed series highlights eight famous journeys that set records and expanded the boundaries of people's knowledge. Each book uses short paragraphs of easy-to-read text to describe one journey's main events and lasting impacts, as well as the dangers and challenges travelers faced. This book tells the exciting story of how people raced to reach the North Pole and which group likely arrived first. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plentiful photos make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. AGES: 7 to 9