Navigation has been around for thousands of years! β³
Ancient Egyptians used the stars to sail down the Nile River. π
The Polynesians were amazing navigators in the
Pacific Ocean, traveling long distances by counting waves, watching the wind, and observing the stars. πΆ
In the 15th century, famous navigators like Christopher Columbus sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. π
His journey in 1492 led to the discovery of the Americas! Since then, people have learned even more about navigation thanks to science and technology. π