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Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
ISBN
9780763649487

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Candlewick Press
ISBN-10
0763649481
ISBN-13
9780763649487
eBay Product ID (ePID)
92322255

Product Key Features

Book Title
Into the Unknown : How Great Explorers Found Their Way by Land, Sea, and Air
Number of Pages
96 Pages
Language
English
Topic
History / Exploration & Discovery, Science & Nature / Discoveries, Technology / Inventions
Publication Year
2011
Illustrator
Biesty, Stephen, Yes
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Author
Stewart Ross
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
31.1 Oz
Item Length
10.1 in
Item Width
8.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2010-038720
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
Ross and Biesty take readers on fourteen historical explorationsi Although the human drive for discovery underlies each account, answering the ihow did they do that?' question becomes the focus of this remarkable book. The Horn Book (starred review) Lively writing captures the excitement of exploration while providing just enough geographic and historical detail. School Library Journal (starred review) Featured/recommended on Oprah's 2012 Kids Reading List Oprah.com A true lesson in bravery and perseverance, this book will make your little one marvel at man's constant quest for exploration. The Washington Post
Grade From
Third Grade
Grade To
Seventh Grade
Dewey Decimal
910.9
Synopsis
Ready to relive some of the most daring voyages of all time? Unfold these spectacular cross sections and explore fourteen historic journeys. Open this dynamic book and discover how the greatest explorers in history -- from Marco Polo to Neil Armstrong -- plunged into the unknown and boldly pieced together the picture of the world we have today. With the help of masterful cross sections, dramatic storytelling, and sidebars that highlight key concepts, places, and technology, immerse yourself in such expeditions as: --Leif Eriksson's voyage to North America (eleventh century) --Zheng's travels from China to East Africa (fifteenth century) --Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe (sixteenth century) --Tenzing Norgay's and Edmund Hillary's scaling of Mt. Everest (twentieth century) --Plus ten more exciting journeys Back matter includes an index, a glossary, and sources., Ready to relive some of the most daring voyages of all time? Unfold these spectacular cross sections and explore fourteen historic journeys. Open this dynamic book and discover how the greatest explorers in history -- from Marco Polo to Neil Armstrong -- plunged into the unknown and boldly pieced together the picture of the world we have today. With the help of masterful cross sections, dramatic storytelling, and sidebars that highlight key concepts, places, and technology, immerse yourself in such expeditions as: --Leif Eriksson's voyage to North America (eleventh century) --Zheng's travels from China to East Africa (fifteenth century) --Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe (sixteenth century) --Tenzing Norgay's and Edmund Hillary's scaling of Mt. Everest (twentieth century) --Plus ten more exciting journeys! Back matter includes an index, a glossary, and sources.
LC Classification Number
G175.R7 2011

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