The story of exploration, Anna Claybourne ; illustrated by Ian McNee ; designed by Steve Wood ; edited by Jane Chisholm
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The story of exploration, Anna Claybourne ; illustrated by Ian McNee ; designed by Steve Wood ; edited by Jane Chisholm
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eng
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non fiction
Main title
The story of exploration
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Anna Claybourne ; illustrated by Ian McNee ; designed by Steve Wood ; edited by Jane Chisholm
Summary
This book tells the incredible tales of intrepid explorers who trekked to the icy Poles, crossed scorching deserts, braved crocodile-infested rivers, and sailed all the way around the world for the very first time
Table Of Contents
Early exploration: Ancient adventurers -- Viking voyages -- Travels of Marco Polo -- Ibn Battuta's world tour -- Opening up the world: Zheng He goes west -- Around Africa -- Christopher Columbus, the truth -- Conquering conquistadors -- Around the world in 1,080 days -- Science and discovery: Travels of Captain Cook -- Humboldt's jungle journey -- Lewis and Clark's American adventure -- Dr. Livingstone, I presume? -- Mary Kingsley in Africa -- Across Australia -- Final frontiers: Antarctic adventures -- Arctic adventures -- Deepest depths -- More to explore -- Timeline of exploration -- Who's who
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