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Explorers
EXPLORERS is full of the real-life experiences of adventurers past and present.
The age of exploration is far from over. There are vast areas of our oceans still undiscovered. And there has never been a more exciting time in human space travel, as we endeavor to land man on Mars and embark on an era of space tourism. EXPLORERS examines these modern adventures as well as our rich history of discovery.
Who completed the round-the-world journey that Magellan had started? Where did the first inhabitants of the Polynesian islands come from, and how did they get there? EXPLORERS investigates questions like these and introduces the people to whom we owe our knowledge of our universe--from famous historical adventurers like Lewis and Clark and Roald Amundsen, to lesser-known seekers like Jeanne Baret (the first woman to circumnavigate the globe) and Matthew Henson (the first African American Arctic explorer), to present-day explorers of the seas and skies.
The age of exploration is far from over. There are vast areas of our oceans still undiscovered. And there has never been a more exciting time in human space travel, as we endeavor to land man on Mars and embark on an era of space tourism. EXPLORERS examines these modern adventures as well as our rich history of discovery.
Who completed the round-the-world journey that Magellan had started? Where did the first inhabitants of the Polynesian islands come from, and how did they get there? EXPLORERS investigates questions like these and introduces the people to whom we owe our knowledge of our universe--from famous historical adventurers like Lewis and Clark and Roald Amundsen, to lesser-known seekers like Jeanne Baret (the first woman to circumnavigate the globe) and Matthew Henson (the first African American Arctic explorer), to present-day explorers of the seas and skies.
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First published January 6, 2015
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August 31, 2015
Like other titles in the Discover More series, this title covers its topic of explorers with great visuals. It eschews traditional Columbus/Magellan narratives and instead covers topics such as “why explore?”, modes of travel, and navigation tools. Well-known explorers and lesser-known ones to most readers are described using accessible text interspersed with numerous graphics and eye-catching features. The content runs the gamut from ancient to modern times and all locales (land, ocean, and space). A special bonus is the downloadable book of 21st century explorers. An interview with an oceanographer provides real-life connections. Timelines, maps, fact boxes and awesome photographs will draw in even the most reluctant of readers. Back matter includes a glossary and index. Explorers would be a worthwhile addition to any library.
May 11, 2015
Another high-interest title in a wonderful series.
April 18, 2016
For a nephew's birthday. I liked the different explorers covered; I liked the illustrations; I think he'll like it.
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