Since the beginning of time, man has felt the need to travel and explore more of the world around him. Some of these expeditions have become fundamental stages in the history of humankind. Little is known, however, of what led certain courageous men to leave, set sail or join wandering caravans, challenging the unknown to go where no one else had ever dared. And little is known about their h…
Begin a voyage of discovery with world-famous explorers! Discover everything you need to know about explorers with this brilliant book. One hundred facts, fantastic illustrations, and hilarious cartoons reveal all aspects of exploration, while fun quizzes test your knowledge.
“Summer” and “school” are two words that Hank Zipzer doesn’t want to hear in the same sentence. Being stuck inside a hot classroom all summer is not his idea of fun – but maybe he’ll learn a cool lesson or two…
At this level there will be a more sophisticated range of sentences, vocabulary and language features. Includes glossary and index. From ancient land explorations to modern day space and deep-sea expeditions, Kingfisher Readers L5: Explorers by Chris Oxlade is filled with fascinating adventures. Fluent readers will learn about the success, failures, and hardships of history's most famous explo…
When Portuguese sailor Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain in 1519, he believed he could get to the Spice Islands by sailing west through or around the New World. He was right, but what he didn't know was that the treacherous voyage would take him three years and cost him his life. Black-and-white line drawings illustrate Magellan's life and voyage, with sidebars and a time line that enhance…