For Ages: 10+ years
An excellent library resource
Since the dawn of the human race, people have travelled as far as they can in search of food, wealth or a better place to live. People explored because they were curious or they were determined to beat someone else to it.
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Follow the madness and the magic through the history of world exploration. Journey to every corner of the globe with Vikings, Mongols, pirates and seafaring voyagers; trek across rugged terrain alongside relentless explorers and share the excitement with record-breaking adventurers.
This book contains a treasure-chest of interesting facts about the daily lives of sailors, the adventures of famous explorers such as Christopher Columbus and James Cook and the achievements of modern-day skippers and balloonists. Navigate your way through sailor-speak, dreadful disease and pitiful punishments to discover the intrigue of islanders, the aroma of foreign spices and the amazing breakthrough - Earth is not flat!
Author: Sandy Tasker
This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 05 June, 2012.
