Book Description
Describes explorers and voyages of exploration throughout history, organized into such geographical categories as Asia, the Americas, and mountains, and including such explorers as Marco Polo, Jacques Cartier, and James Cook.
Author : Felicity Everett
Publisher : Usborne Pub Limited
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 13,2 MB
Release : 2007-06-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780794515331
Describes explorers and voyages of exploration throughout history, organized into such geographical categories as Asia, the Americas, and mountains, and including such explorers as Marco Polo, Jacques Cartier, and James Cook.
Author : Jane Bailey
Publisher : National Geographic
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 38,76 MB
Release : 2010-05-28
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781111067984
English Explorer is a motivating new four-level series for students at secondary level, with a strong International focus. It combines a communicative approach to learning English with stunning National Geographic images, video and content. With English Explorer, students: EXPLORE amazing places and fascinating cultures with National Geographic, bringing real people, real places, and real stories into the English language classroom. LEARN how to use English to communicate effectively in the real world, by developing language skills through age-appropriate print and multimedia resources. DEVELOP critical thinking and other practical, real-world skills, including study skills and writing techniques.
Author : Adrienne Kress
Publisher : Yearling
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 11,5 MB
Release : 2019-04-23
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1101940123
More mystery, more bravery, more danger, and one amazingly reckless rescue await in the second book in the Explorers series! The perfect read for fans of The Name of This Book Is Secret and The Mysterious Benedict Society! Reader! Your attention is greatly needed. We have left things unresolved! What began as your average story of a boy stumbling upon a pig in a teeny hat and a secret international explorers society has turned into an adventure of epic proportions. The bad news: The boy (Sebastian) has been kidnapped by a trio of troublesome thugs. The good news: His new friend Evie has promised to rescue him! The bad news: Sebastian has been taken halfway around the world. The good news: Evie has famous explorer and former Filipendulous Five member Catherine Lind at her side! The bad news: There's still the whole matter of Evie's grandfather (and the leader of the Filipendulous Five) somewhere out there in grave danger. The good news: Pursuing Sebastian will lead Evie and Catherine to another member of the Filipendulous Five, who might be able to help! This missive is a call to action and an invitation to join in mystery, bravery, and danger. There will be new people to meet, new places to see, and some dancing along the way. And one amazingly reckless rescue. PRAISE FOR THE FIRST BOOK IN THE SERIES--THE EXPLORERS: THE DOOR IN THE ALLEY "[A] wildly funny adventure. . . . Animals in teeny hats, Wonderland-style logic, and loads of wordplay and sarcasm will keep readers giggling all the way through." --Kirkus Reviews "Exhilarating. . . . Fans of a Series of Unfortunate Events will be drawn to this." --Booklist
Author : Martin Dugard
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 47,69 MB
Release : 2014-06-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 145167757X
"In The Explorers, New York Times bestselling author Martin Dugard shares the rich saga of the Burton and Speke expedition. To better understand their motivations and ultimate success, Dugard guides readers through the seven vital traits that Burton and Speke, as well as many of history's legendary explorers, called upon to see their impossible journeys through to the end: curiosity, hope, passion, courage, independence, self-discipline, and perseverance."--www.Amazon.com.
Author : Oxford University Press
Publisher :
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 37,6 MB
Release : 2019-05-02
Category :
ISBN : 9780194052214
Author : Rupert Matthews
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,36 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Discoveries in geography
ISBN : 9780679814603
Highlights various explorers and their discoveries.
Author : M. Cary
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,17 MB
Release : 2024-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781032763552
The Ancient Explorers (1929) examines the motives of ancient exploration, and looks at the means of travel at their disposal. The book uses both historical records and modern archaeological discoveries to piece together the important journeys that expanded the known worlds of the ancient peoples.
Author : Sarah Phillips
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : pages
File Size : 39,35 MB
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780194027632
Starter unit introduces the key characters Six teaching units with 7 lessons in each provide the core material 'Let's Explore' DVD lessons in every unit Cross-curricular content in every unit 'Read More' sections explore the lives of children in other countries Three episodes of the revision story Trotter's Tours Eight pages of Cambridge English: Movers practice material 'Meet the Explorers' challenge helps review vocabulary
Author : Shirley Jordan
Publisher : Cover-To-Cover Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,95 MB
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 9780780792692
What motivated men to risk their lives sailing to and exploring unknown lands in the New World? Was it the quest for fame, wealth, or new trade routes? Explorers to the New World: Moments in History explains why many men came, what they accomplished, and why we remember them. Book jacket.
Author : Jane Bailey
Publisher : National Geographic
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 20,44 MB
Release : 2010-01-11
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781111061876
English Explorer is a motivating new four-level series for students at secondary level, with a strong International focus. It combines a communicative approach to learning English with stunning National Geographic images, video and content. With English Explorer, students: EXPLORE amazing places and fascinating cultures with National Geographic, bringing real people, real places, and real stories into the English language classroom. LEARN how to use English to communicate effectively in the real world, by developing language skills through age-appropriate print and multimedia resources. DEVELOP critical thinking and other practical, real-world skills, including study skills and writing techniques.