Book excerpt: Part of a popular series that will inspire the teachers, especially the non-specialists, to teach history and geography with confidence. Each book contains: comprehensive background information, extensive photocopiable resources such as pictures, charts and diagrams, detailed lesson plans, differentiated activities at three ability levels, ideas for support and extension, suggestions for incorporating ICT. Famous Journeys chapters include: Roald Amundsen, Amelia Earhart, Ellen MacArthur and Neil Armstrong.