The Impossible Voyage of Kon-Tiki

The Impossible Voyage of Kon-Tiki

Combining history with culture, the ocean with exploration, and risk with triumphâ‚¬"this rich offering is the only picture book account of Thor Heyerdahl's world-famous Kon-Tiki expedition, during which he sailed a raft 5,000 miles from the coast of South America to the islands of the South Pacific.

Author Deborah Kogan Ray clearly and succinctly sets up how Norwegian anthropologist Heyerdahl became convinced that ancient Peruvians arrived in the South Pacific via raft, why he wanted to re-create the voyage, and how he planned for it. She uses primary-source quotations on each spread to shore up the factual history of the events portrayed in the book. Her illustrations add emotion to this harrowing journey.
Country USA
Brand Charlesbridge
Manufacturer Charlesbridge
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber illustrations
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2015-10-13
UnitCount 1
Format Picture Book
EANs 9781580896207

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