Once upon a time, there was a famous explorer named Captain Cook who lived in Australia. He loved to play his favorite instrument, a guitar, and sing songs about his historic expeditions. One day, he heard a headline in the newspaper about a challenge to cross the equator in a unique engine-powered boat.
Captain Cook accepted the challenge and set out on his latest expedition across the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way, he faced many obstacles, but with his determination and clever design skills, he was able to overcome them all and reach the equator. The accomplishment was a legend and Captain Cook became known as the greatest explorer of all time, who could not only navigate the seas but also play a mean tune on his guitar!

Reflections

1. What was the challenge that Captain Cook accepted?
2. How did he overcome the obstacles during the expedition?
3. What was the accomplishment that made Captain Cook a legend?
4. Why was his instrument important to the story?
5. Can you think of other ways he could have used his design skills to complete the expedition?