Explorer Biographies

Building one of the largest empires in ancient history and spreading Greek culture across many lands

Helping discover the idea of evolution by natural selection.

He came up with the idea of continental drift, which explained that continents move over time.

Being a brave pilot who broke flying records and inspired people around the world

Being one of the first astronauts to walk on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission.

Creating a simple system to name and classify plants and animals

He was a scientist who explained how living things change over time through a process called evolution.

Being the first person to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean.

He helped people understand that Earth changes slowly over a very long time.

Making famous sea voyages that connected Europe and the Americas

Being one of the first people to climb to the top of Mount Everest.

One of the greatest travelers in history who journeyed across much of the known world.

A French explorer who helped map Canada and explored the St. Lawrence River.

Being the first American to orbit Earth and a lifelong explorer of space and public service

Traveling across Asia and sharing exciting stories about his journeys along the Silk Road

Being the first person to walk on the Moon.

Modernizing Russia and helping it grow into a strong European nation

Being the first person to reach the South Pole.

Helping the Lewis and Clark expedition as an interpreter, helper, and symbol of peace

Being an English sea captain who sailed around the world and helped England explore the oceans

Being one of the first two people to reach the top of Mount Everest

Being the 26th President of the United States and a strong leader who loved nature and adventure

She was the first woman to travel into space.

Finding the first sea route from Europe to India

Being the first human to travel into outer space.