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Into the Unknown: How Great Explorers Found Their Way by Land, Sea, and Air

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Into the Unknown: How Great Explorers Found Their Way by Land, Sea, and Air

Ready to relive some of the most daring voyages of all time? Unfold these spectacular cross sections and explore fourteen historic journeys.

(Ages 8-13)

Open this dynamic book and discover how the greatest explorers in history â‚¬" from Marco Polo to Neil Armstrong â‚¬" 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:
â‚¬"Leif Erikssonâ‚¬s voyage to North America (eleventh century)
â‚¬"Zheng Heâ‚¬s travels from China to East Africa (fifteenth century)
â‚¬"Magellanâ‚¬s circumnavigation of the globe (sixteenth century)
â‚¬"Tenzing Norgayâ‚¬s and Edmund Hillaryâ‚¬s scaling of Mt. Everest
(twentieth century)
â‚¬"Plus ten more exciting journeys!
Back matter includes an index, a glossary, and sources.
Country USA
Brand Candlewick Press
Manufacturer Candlewick
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber FBA-|287724
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2011-04-12
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780763649487

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