Explore!: The most dangerous journeys of all time
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Explore!: The most dangerous journeys of all time
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Deborah Kespert
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:96 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 260,Width 195 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780500292303
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| Classifications | Dewey:910.9 910.922 |
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| Illustrations |
Illustrated in colour and black and white throughout
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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| Imprint |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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| Publication Date |
29 February 2016 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
This fun and educational children's book details the real-life adventures of the most courageous explorers of all time. Describing the intrepid journeys and discoveries of famous trailblazers from Christopher Columbus to Ranulph Fiennes, it is packedwith background details and survival tips, as well as photographs and illustrations of the daring expeditions. Explore! will appeal to children around the age of 9+ with an interest in history and a passion for the great outdoors.
Author Biography
Deborah Kespert is the author of numerous children's books, including Explore! and, with David Baker, Space Academy, both published by Thames & Hudson.
Reviews'Accessible and entertaining ... a welcome addition to the subject and may even inspire future explorers and pioneers!' - The School Librarian 'Easy to read and visually appealing ... packed with photographs and illustrations of the daring expeditions' - World Kids 'This is a simply splendid introduction to the achievements of many of the world's greatest explorers' - Books for Keeps 'Absorbing and accessible' - Carousel
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