In this series of titles for young adults, the historical deeds of some of the world's best-known adventurers are presented in novel format. Each book contains a photographic documentary that prolongs the adventure. 1908: Matthew Henson and Captain Robert Peary embark on a voyage to the North Pole. They planned on traversing Greenland's expanse in conditions of extreme cold, hoping to discover some of the remotest places on Earth where no one has ever been before.