Live and see the world through the eyes of 50 of the greatest explorers and their loyal companions! This children’s book is filled with authentic accounts of thrilling adventures in the explorers' own words. Discover exciting stories accompanied by rare maps, specially commissioned photos, and artwork that recreate the greatest campaigns in history. Get ready to take a leap into the unknown... An adventure book sure to rival even the most exciting adventure movies!
You will meet some of the most famous explorers and wanderers of all time in this compelling non-fiction story for children. Great explorers share a common trait - the desire to venture into the unknown, regardless of the risks it entails. This book will take you from Ferdinand Magellan's first circumnavigation of the Earth 500 years ago to Barbara Hillary's expeditions to the North and South poles at the age of seventy. This knowledge book records the stories of men and women who rewrote our understanding of the world and inspired us by pushing the limits of human capability.
An educational book for children that examines the impressive achievements of more than 50 explorers from all walks of life in detail. See stunning cross-sections revealing the breathtaking detail inside Spanish galleons, lost cities, and spacecraft. Magnificent photos highlight the objects and artifacts they found along their journey, while handcrafted map designs reveal their daring journeys in such detail you'll feel like you can walk in their footsteps. This is a brilliant introduction to the most famous pathfinders in history - people whose courage blazed trails, turned voids into maps, brought nations together, united cultures, and added to humanity's knowledge of the world with globe-trotting strides.
Filled with amazing facts about the world and written in a manner that will make your heart race. Explorers is the perfect book for children for every new mind with a strong sense of adventure! Explore Unknown Waters - Take to the Skies - Explore Our Planet!
For centuries, explorers haven’t been able to resist the secrets of the sea. We have turned our gaze towards the skies and stars since the beginning of time. Through dense jungles, arid deserts, and icy mountains, we have pushed the limits of human endurance in the name of exploration and adventure! These stories are not for the faint-hearted - these travelers faced challenges that threatened their lives! Their courage has allowed us to amass a wealth of knowledge about our wondrous universe. Get ready to sail to distant frozen places, defy gravity, and explore our planet through the stories of those who came before us. Happy exploring!
Learn about the explorers who defied the so-called possibilities of their time in: - Sea & Ice - Air & Space - And Land
Manufacturer
- Publisher
- DK
- Preschool Book
- No
- Language
- English
- Type
- Sciences
- Theme
- Sciences
- Age
- from 7 years old years
- Cover
- Hardcover
- Number of Pages
- 144
- Publication Date
- 2019
- Dimensions
- 14x21 cm
- Book Type
- Amazing Facts & Did You Know?
- ISBN-13
- 9780241343784
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