Explorers : riveting reads for curious kids /
by Richard Platt ; consultant Philip Parker.
- Revised edition.
- 96 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), maps ; 20 cm.
- Mega bites. .
- Mega bites. .
Includes index. Previous edition: Explorers : pioneers who broke new boundaries. 2001.
First footprints -- Eastern pioneers -- Europe explores -- Sea voyages -- Over the rapids -- Dusty treks -- Icy adventures -- Onward! Upward! -- Ocean depths -- The space race -- Finding the way.
Jump into the shoes of some of the world's greatest explorers. Rediscover the discoveries of the great men and women who risked life and limb to reach the four corners of the earth in this fascinating book. Hang onto the coattails of explorers as their adventures are told in thrilling detail. As well as following the lives of these explorers, you'll find out what they discovered, where they discovered it, and why their journeys changed your life. Photos and illustrations from centuries of discovery, along with amazing facts on dangers faced from the South Pole to outer space, will make you an expert on epic adventurers. Explorers is part of the Mega Bites series, which uncovers the secrets of history, science, and the natural world. Investigate the most complicated thing in the universe - your Brain; then journey to the most mysterious as we dive into a Black Hole; and closer to home, marvel at the genius of the world's smartest Codebreakers! Whichever title you pick, you'll get the expert knowledge and fun facts you need on each topic, with every book packed with illustrations, fun stories, and anecdotes.
For ages 9-11 years.
9780241532171 (pbk.) 0241532175 (pbk.)
Explorers--Biography--Juvenile literature. Discoveries in geography--Juvenile literature. Voyages and travels--Juvenile literature.