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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Around the world in a hundred years Around the world in a hundred years Jean Fritz Examines the great wave of European exploration during the fifteenth century which resulted in more accurate maps. OL15133204W
Explorers of the New World Explorers of the New World Carla Mooney "Explorers of the New World: Discover the Golden Age of Exploration" offers a fascinating look at the explorers and their voyages during the Age of Exploration and Discovery. Readers ages 9-12 can de… OL16624662W
Explore! Explore! Deborah Kespert Describes dangerous journeys made by explorers and adventurers and some of the tricks that help one survive in extreme environments. OL19973058W
Ultimate explorer guide for kids Ultimate explorer guide for kids Justin Miles Ultimate Explorer Guide for Kids presents straightforward advice on what every explorer must know if they are to survive the most daunting challenges the world has to offer. The ultimate adventures a… OL20051401W
Vasco da Gama Vasco da Gama Tanya Larkin A biography of the Portuguese explorer who opened up the lands to the east of Europe by discovering a waterway to India. OL20451799W
Land ho! Land ho! Nancy Winslow Parker Explains how the voyages of Columbus, Cabot, Ponce De Leon, and other European explorers to the American continents were the result of mistakes, accidents, and misses and discusses the explorers' cru… OL2920725W
Discovery; developing views of the earth from ancient times to the voyages of Captain  Cook Discovery; developing views of the earth from ancient times to the voyages of Captain Cook Parker, John Presents the development of man's various concepts of the earth and his place on it throughout history. OL5065137W
Accidental Explorers Accidental Explorers Rebecca Stefoff Discusses the role of chance in the discoveries of such explorers as Columbus, Ponce de Leon, Dr. David Livingstone, and Jedediah Smith. OL56007W
Exploration and discovery Exploration and discovery John Man A survey of exploration and discovery from the times of ancient explorers through contemporary excursions to the farthest limits of our globe including outer space, the ocean depths, and beneath the … OL87898W