Great Explorers of the World

The lives and accomplishments of 10 great explorers (or explorer duos) are celebrated in this work for young adults. Among those whose lives and accomplishments are described are such stalwarts as Marco Polo and Columbus. Also considered are the great Moslem explorer Ibn Battuta and the Apollo 11 mission. Three British readers perform these vignettes and the introduction very competently. They're all expressive, clear, and disciplined in their readings. Transitional music and sound effects are appropriate, and the program notes are a welcome bonus. M.T.F. (c) AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine