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Women explorers in polar regions Women explorers in polar regions Margo McLoone Briefly describes the lives and travels of five women who explored the polar regions. OL15853381W
The farfarers The farfarers Farley Mowat L'auteur, spécialiste du Grand Nord canadien, vise à démontrer que des Européens (les Albains) ont séjourné dans l'Arctique dès le 9e siècle et que, par conséquent, les Vikings (venus de Normandie) n… OL15947820W
The value of curiosity The value of curiosity Spencer Johnson Demonstrates the value of curiosity in the life of Christopher Columbus. OL1864121W
North America from earliest discovery to first settlements North America from earliest discovery to first settlements David B. Quinn Details the activities of the Europeans who discovered, explored, and attempted to settle North America. OL1945481W
Antarctic science Antarctic science D. W. H. Walton This beautifully illustrated book reviews the development of science in Antarctica from its early beginnings, in the age of Captain Cook, to the present complexity of the 1980s when research teams fr… OL20390780W
Pierre de La Vérendrye Pierre de La Vérendrye Anna Rebus Take an in-depth look at the life of Pierre de La Verendrye, his accomplishments, goals and successes of each of his expeditions, his hardships, and the equipment and supplies that were used. OL21975331W
Les temps fourbes Les temps fourbes Josée Ouimet "Durant l'été de 1557, Shanhaweh accompagne sa patronne et pire ennemie, la comtesse Jacinthe de Bellevoix, qui revient dans sa demeure de Saint-Malo pour cause de maladie. Âgé de seize ans, Pierre, … OL24934759W
Au pays des Indiens Au pays des Indiens Philippe Nessmann Au début du XIXe siècle, Lewis et Clark, des explorateurs, sont envoyés en mission dans l'Ouest américain. Ils rencontrent Toussaint et Sacagawea, une jeune Indienne, qui leur serviront d'interprètes… OL24934857W
Briser la glace Briser la glace Julien Blanc-Gras Un périple sur un voilier à travers les icebergs. Un narrateur incapable de naviguer. Des baleines paisibles. Des pêcheurs énervés. Du phoque au petit-déjeuner. Des frayeurs sur la mer. De l'or sous … OL26413891W
Alias Blind Larry Alias Blind Larry Rob Wills Alias Blind Larry is a convict story, an adventure story, a colonial story, a Jewish story, a theatrical story. A story of cruelty, resilience, cheek and humour, and it is mostly true. Born in London… OL27738664W
Tragedy and triumph Tragedy and triumph Robert F. Scott The complete journals of R.F. Scott's 1910 British Antarctic expedition from the preparations for the trip in New Zealand to Scott's final message before he died, written just eleven miles from base … OL27963848W
Égypte Égypte Joyce Tyldesley Une histore de la redécouverte des trésors de l'Égypte ancienne, depuis la fin du 18e siècle. Quatre parties : Les explorateurs - Les collectionneurs - Les archéologues - Les scientifiques. [SDM]. OL27967854W
Asombro del nuevo mundo Asombro del nuevo mundo Felipe Garrido Through testimonials of explorers and chroniclers from the 15th and 16th century, this anthology recreates the surprise that the conquistadors felt upon encountering enormous plants, shocking animals… OL28176251W
Le mythe de l'Ouest Le mythe de l'Ouest Daniel Royot,Philippe Jacquin Les auteurs étudient sous divers angles l'histoire de la migration américaine vers l'Ouest jusqu'au Pacifique. OL28962983W
Kane Kane Robert Peters Elisha Kent Kane (1820-1857) was the indefatigable American popular hero who, afflicted with rheumatic fever, led two expeditions to the Arctic searching for the English explorer, Sir John Franklin. … OL2907299W
From the Arctic to the Antarctic From the Arctic to the Antarctic Carole Telford,Rod Theodorou Investigates the physical features of the North and South Poles, arctic and antarctic life, weather and light conditions, and conservation efforts. OL29240166W
Réponses bêtes à des questions idiotes Réponses bêtes à des questions idiotes Pef pseud Littérature jeunesse : roman d'humour Quel rapport y a-t-il entre une tortue et une machine à laver? Pourquoi y a-t-il des fils entre les poteaux électriques? Inlassablement, le professeur Pef parco… OL29242030W
The Lure of the Labrador Wild The Lure of the Labrador Wild Dillon Wallace A New York Lawyer (Dillon Wallace) who has never even been camping agrees to accompany his friend Leonidas Hubbard to a place where truly no one has gone before. This turn-of-the-century adventure be… OL4439420W
Ninety Degrees North Ninety Degrees North Fergus Fleming It was once believed that the North Pole was surrounded by an open polar sea. Some of the attempts to prove this theory and to reach the pole itself once the theory was abandoned are the subject of t… OL503852W
The wild shores The wild shores T. Loftin Snell CONTENTS: The Newfound Land / Island Triumphs, Mainland Defeats 1492-1561 / Bloody Florida, Lost Roanoke 1562-1590 / Settlers for a Season 1520-1608 / Holding on In Virginia and Canada 1607-1620 / Pi… OL7001279W
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