Into the Unknown : How Great Explorers Found Their Way by Land, Sea, and Air
(Young Adult Book)
Author
Contributors
Biesty, Stephen, illustrator.
Published
Somerville, MA : Candlewick Press ;, 2011.
Format
Young Adult Book
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
82 pages : Color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm.
Status
Meadville Public Library
YA 910 ROSS
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YA 910 ROSS
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Published
Somerville, MA : Candlewick Press ;, 2011.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Street Date
1102
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 7.9, 4 Points
Level 7.9, 4 Points
Lexile measure
1120
Notes
General Note
Includes fold-out posters.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Open this dynamic book and discover how the greatest explorers in history — from Marco Polo to Neil Armstrong — plunged into the unknown and boldly pieced together the picture of the world we have today. With the help of masterful cross sections, dramatic storytelling, and sidebars that highlight key concepts, places, and technology, immerse yourself in such expeditions as:
—Leif Eriksson’s voyage to North America (eleventh century)
—Zheng’s travels from China to East Africa (fifteenth century)
—Magellan’s circumnavigation of the globe (sixteenth century)
—Tenzing Norgay’s and Edmund Hillary’s scaling of Mt. Everest (twentieth century)
—Plus ten more exciting journeys!
Back matter includes an index, a glossary, and sources.
Target Audience
1120L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,7.9,4,144691.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Ross, S., & Biesty, S. (2011). Into the Unknown: How Great Explorers Found Their Way by Land, Sea, and Air (First U.S. edition.). Candlewick Press ;.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ross, Stewart and Stephen, Biesty. 2011. Into the Unknown: How Great Explorers Found Their Way By Land, Sea, and Air. Candlewick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ross, Stewart and Stephen, Biesty. Into the Unknown: How Great Explorers Found Their Way By Land, Sea, and Air Candlewick Press, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Ross, Stewart,, and Stephen Biesty. Into the Unknown: How Great Explorers Found Their Way By Land, Sea, and Air First U.S. edition., Candlewick Press ;, 2011.
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