DK Eyewitness Guides: Explorer - Couverture rigide

Matthews, Rupert

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0863186467 ISBN 13 : 9780863186462

Editeur : Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd, 1998

Synopsis

What was Columbus looking for when he stumbled upon America? How did sailors navigate before the invention of radar and satellites? Who won the race to the South Pole? How did the Pacific Ocean get its name? All these questions and more are answered inExplorer an outstanding and original Eyewitness Guide.Beginning with the earliest recorded journeys 4 000 years ago this books follows the story of exploration from the journeys of the Phoenicians and Greeks in the Mediterranean right through to the latest voyages into outer space. Explorers have had various reasons for risking their lives when setting out across the world. Marco Polo was searching for new trade routes David Livingstone travelled across Africa as a missionary while others were motivated by the need to chart and map new areas. With a series of specifically commissioned photographs many from specialist museum collections Explorer unfolds the story of exploration in a unique and exciting way.Produced in association with the National Maritime Museum Greenwich London Explorer is an original and informative visual guide to the world of exploration.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Full-color photos. Here is a stunning visual examination of the history of exploration, covering not only the earliest voyages around the Mediterranean and the mapping of the New World but also the latest discoveries under the sea and out in space. "A most helpful book for introducing readers of any age, especially young readers, to the topic of human exploration throughout human history."--(starred) Science Books and Films.   

Revue de presse

"A most helpful book for introducing readers of any age, especially young readers, to the topic of human exploration throughout human history."--(starred) Science Books and Films.   

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0863186467
• ISBN 13: 9780863186462
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 64
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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