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Presents information about explorers from throughout history including the Polynesians, the Vikings, Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, James Cook, Lewis and Clark, and Ernest Shackleton among others. Also discusses mapmakers, early navigation tools, women explorers, scientists exploring the oceans today, and the future of exploration in space. Includes a comprehension quiz, glossary, index, and guide for parents.
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"Stella Starflake Pearl knows, without a doubt, that she was born to be an adventurer. It's too bad girls are forbidden from becoming explorers. But Stella's father has never been one to play by the rules. Leaving behind her pet polar bear, Gruff, and beloved unicorn, Magic, Stella and Felix set off on an expedition to the snowy Icelands. There, Stella plans to prove herself as a junior explorer, worthy of membership in the Polar Bear Explorers' Club....
3) Explorers
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"When a family goes to a local museum, a boy notices a homeless man sitting outside, making brightly colored origami birds. He convinces his dad to buy a bird the man makes just for him. Once inside the museum, his little sister takes the bird and launches it into the air. Is it lost? Soon another boy helps him look, and the paper bird brings two families--and two new friends--together" --
8) Explorers
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Profiles different explorers throughout history and their discoveries around the world, from expeditions in ancient times to new advances in modern exploration. Includes fact boxes, an index, and a glossary.
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"You might know that Columbus discovered America, Lewis and Clark headed west with Sacajawea, and Sally Ride blasted into space. But what do you really know about these bold explorers? What were they like as kids? What pets or bad habits did they have? And what drove their passion to explore unknown parts of the world? With juicy tidbits about everything from favorite foods to first loves, Lives of the Explorers reveals these fascinating adventurers...
11) Explorers
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Provides an overview of explorers and exploration, from the earliest known travel to modern-day investigations of mountain peaks and ocean depths.
12) Explorers
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Introduces readers to the world's explorers, from historical adventurers like American explorers Lewis and Clark and South Pole explorer Roald Amundsen to present-day adventurers like ocean explorer Sylvia Earle and astronaut Sunita Williams.
14) Explorers
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Profiles the lives and accomplishments of such women known for their travels as Isabella Bird Bishop, Amelia Earhart, Mary Kingsley, Annie Smith Peck, Freya Stark, and Valentina Tereshkova.
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"What was everyday life like in ancient Egypt? How was life different for rulers, gods, and goddesses? In this book, early readers will find out the fascinating answers to these enduring questions. In one section on daily life, kids can glimpse into a farmer's house to see how an ancient Egyptian family lived. On the next spread, kids can examine photographs of extraordinary artifacts that have survived over 5,000 years and have been unearthed by...
16) Explorers
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Discusses the reasons people go exploring, and traces the history of exploration from ancient civilization through the space program.
17) Black explorers
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Profiles eight black explorers, ranging from pioneers of the 1700s to people working today.
18) Explorers
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Some of the most exciting journeys and discoveries of all time are portrayed through one hundred facts, fantastic illustrations, and fun cartoons. Read about courageous explorers and the challenges they faced, what routes they took, and how their quests changed history and set incredible records.