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Explorer
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Published:
London ; New York : DK, 2005.
Format:
Book
Edition:
Rev. ed.
Physical Desc:
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm.
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 8.5 - AR Points: 1
Lexile measure:
1100L
Status:

Description

How did the earliest sailors navigate? Who crossed the Australian continent first? What did the Egyptians find in the "Land of the Gods"? DK Eyewitness Books: Explorer takes a look at the worlds of Amelia Earhart, Jacques Cousteau, Marco Polo and other famous explorers, sharing real-life photographs of their equipment and personal possessions, as well as objects they found. Readers will see arrows shot into Livingstone's boat, Spanish conquistadors gold, and insect specimens brought back by naturalist explorers and gain an understanding of the extraordinary explorations that helped shape our world today.

The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. The story of exploration ' from early expeditions to high-tech trips into space ' is presented in vivid visual detail in this intriguing guide.

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Location
Call Number
Status
Last Check-In
Hayward Intermediate Nonfiction
INT 910.722 MAT
Available
Jul 11, 2024
Iron River Juvenile Nonfiction
J 910.9 MAT Eyewitness
Available
Jun 6, 2024
Superior Juvenile Nonfiction
JUV 910.9 M43e (Eyewitness)
Available
Nov 7, 2022

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780756698256, 0756698251, 9780756698263, 075669826X, 9780756610722, 0756610729, 9780756610715, 0756610710
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 8.5, 1 Points
Lexile measure:
1100

Notes

General Note
At head of title: Eyewitness.
General Note
"Discover the story of exploration-- from early expeditions to high-tech trips into space"--Cover.
General Note
Includes index.
General Note
Nonfiction.
Description
Photographs and text examine the history of explorers and exploration, and highlight many of their discoveries.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,8.5,1,17220.

Citations

APA Citation (style guide)

Matthews, R., & Stevenson, J. (2005). Explorer. Rev. ed. London ; New York, DK.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Matthews, Rupert and James Stevenson. 2005. Explorer. London ; New York, DK.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Matthews, Rupert and James Stevenson, Explorer. London ; New York, DK, 2005.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Matthews, Rupert. and James Stevenson. Explorer. Rev. ed. London ; New York, DK, 2005.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.

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