Great Explorers Atlas

Author : Riccardo Francaviglia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-12
Category : Children's atlases
ISBN : 8854412813

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Great Explorers Atlas by Riccardo Francaviglia Pdf

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 human journeys, the difficulties they faced in their travels and how this changed their lives. This book tells us of the courage of some exceptional men and women, their success and their fears, of the paths they took and their legacy. To help us along these extraordinary events, the book is full of illustrations, captions and in-depth analyses giving us an original point of view of these stories of explorations. AGES: 8 plus AUTHOR: Riccardo Francaviglia is the author and illustrator of books for young people living and working in Catania. In addition to publishing, his illustrations are featured in stamps, posters, calendars and board games. He holds courses in schools ranging from wooden toy construction to the design and construction of illustrated books. He has won numerous awards for childhood literature including "Butterfly Wings Award " and " Stephan Zavrel Award. "

Author : Antony Mason
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Atlases
ISBN : 1850764700

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The Children's Atlas of Exploration by Antony Mason Pdf

Follow in the footsteps of the great explorers.

Author : Francaviglia, Riccardo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-19
Category : Discoveries in geography
ISBN : 8854415448

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Female Explorers' Atlas by Francaviglia, Riccardo Pdf

Author : Neil Grant,Peter Morter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Atlases, British
ISBN : 0863188303

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The Great Atlas of Discovery by Neil Grant,Peter Morter Pdf

This atlas of discovery tells the story of how our perception of the world has grown and changed as each explorer returned with the knowledge of new lands and peoples. Maps trace the routes taken by the major expeditions, which, together with photographs and illustrations, illustrate the dangers, disappointments and hardships endured by generations of explorers.

Author : K. N. Chaudhuri,Times Books (Firm)
Publisher : New York, NY : HarperCollins Publishers
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0062700324

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The Times Atlas of World Exploration by K. N. Chaudhuri,Times Books (Firm) Pdf

A region-by-region look at the progress of world exploration recreates the process of discovery by illustrating successive visions of the world over the centuries--from 1200 B.C. to the mapping of Antarctica in 1970.

Author : Edward Brooke-Hitching
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781471166839

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The Golden Atlas by Edward Brooke-Hitching Pdf

'Stunning...divine' Stephen Fry ‘A fabulous book, good enough to eat with a spoon! Marvellous’ John Lloyd, creator of QI ‘Perfect for the armchair adventurer historian, this is a rich visual exploration of some of the most beautiful charts ever created’ National Geographic 'Introduces us to a whole different way of looking at maps. Great illustrations, most engaging - the author is just a mine of information' Simon Mayo's Books of the Year The Golden Atlas is a spectacular visual history of exploration and cartography, a treasure chest of adventures from the chronicles of global discovery, illustrated with a selection of the most beautiful maps ever created. The book reveals how the world came to be known, featuring a magnificent gallery of exceptionally rare hand-coloured antique maps, paintings and engravings, many of which can only be found in the author's collection. Arranged chronologically, the reader is taken on a breathtaking expedition through Ancient Babylonian geography and Marco Polo's journey to the Mongol Khan on to buccaneers ransacking the Caribbean and the voyages of seafarers such as Captain Cook and fearless African pathfinders. Their stories are told in an engaging and compelling style, bringing vividly to life a motley collection of heroic explorers, treasure-hunters and death-dealing villains - all of them accompanied by eye-grabbing illustrations from rare maps, charts and manuscripts. The Golden Atlas takes you back to a world of darkness and peril, placing you on storm-lashed ships, frozen wastelands and the shores of hostile territories to see how the lines were drawn to form the shape of the modern world. The author's previous book, The Phantom Atlas, was a critically acclaimed international bestseller, described by Jonathan Ross as 'a spectacular, enjoyable and eye-opening read' and this new book is sure to follow suit.

Author : Dylan Thuras,Rosemary Mosco
Publisher : Workman Publishing
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-18
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781523503544

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The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid by Dylan Thuras,Rosemary Mosco Pdf

New York Times bestseller! The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid is a thrilling expedition to 100 of the most surprising, mysterious, and weird-but-true places on earth. For curious kids, this is the chance to embark on the journey of a lifetime—and see how faraway countries have more in common than you might expect! Hopscotch from country to country in a chain of connecting attractions: Explore Mexico’s glittering cave of crystals, then visit the world’s largest cave in Vietnam. Peer over a 355-foot waterfall in Zambia, then learn how Antarctica’s Blood Falls got their mysterious color. Or see mysterious mummies in Japan and France, then majestic ice caves in both Argentina and Austria. As you climb mountains, zip-line over forests, and dive into oceans, this book is your passport to a world of hidden wonders, illuminated by gorgeous art.

Author : Piotr Wilkowiecki,Michał Gaszyński
Publisher : Collins
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 0008253056

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Explorer's Atlas: for the Incurably Curious by Piotr Wilkowiecki,Michał Gaszyński Pdf

Feed your imagination and go on an adventure with this unusual atlas which is illustrated with a wealth of quirky facts and curiosities from around the world. Uncover hidden secrets on every page--from world cultures to history, the economy to nature, geography to sporting events and following the trails of great explorers. Be inspired and surprised by carefully selected and composed text, with icons, graphics and routes that will make you see the world through different eyes. Plan your next adventure, or revisit where you have been already. Explorer's Atlas has been created for travelers, map lovers and adventurers of any age.

Author : Philip Steele
Publisher : Welbeck Children's
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-27
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1783126027

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Atlas of Great Journeys: The Story of Discovery in Amazing Maps by Philip Steele Pdf

Author : Joshua Foer,Dylan Thuras,Ella Morton
Publisher : Workman Publishing
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-20
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780761189671

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Atlas Obscura by Joshua Foer,Dylan Thuras,Ella Morton Pdf

It's time to get off the beaten path. Inspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura celebrates over 700 of the strangest and most curious places in the world. Talk about a bucket list: here are natural wonders—the dazzling glowworm caves in New Zealand, or a baobob tree in South Africa that's so large it has a pub inside where 15 people can drink comfortably. Architectural marvels, including the M.C. Escher-like stepwells in India. Mind-boggling events, like the Baby Jumping Festival in Spain, where men dressed as devils literally vault over rows of squirming infants. Not to mention the Great Stalacpipe Organ in Virginia, Turkmenistan's 40-year hole of fire called the Gates of Hell, a graveyard for decommissioned ships on the coast of Bangladesh, eccentric bone museums in Italy, or a weather-forecasting invention that was powered by leeches, still on display in Devon, England. Created by Joshua Foer, Dylan Thuras and Ella Morton, ATLAS OBSCURA revels in the weird, the unexpected, the overlooked, the hidden and the mysterious. Every page expands our sense of how strange and marvelous the world really is. And with its compelling descriptions, hundreds of photographs, surprising charts, maps for every region of the world, it is a book to enter anywhere, and will be as appealing to the armchair traveler as the die-hard adventurer. Anyone can be a tourist. ATLAS OBSCURA is for the explorer.

Author : George Philip & Son
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UCSC:32106019658688

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Atlas of Exploration by George Philip & Son Pdf

From the ancient Polynesians who struck out across the vast Pacific in dug-out canoes with only the stars to guide them, to the Victorian missionaries and adventurers who opened the way for European colonial expansion, and the intrepid scientists of our own time, explorers have long tested their courage in an uncharted world. The Atlas of Exploration, now in an updated Second Edition, is a splendidly illustrated and authoritative history of these bold adventures. With a vivid and informative text, supported by nearly 100 specially drawn maps and 300 photographs and illustrations, it traces these journeys of discovery from the earliest recorded trips, ranging from the time of the Phoenicians' voyages in the North Atlantic through the launch of the first Pluto explorer. We follow Cortes in Mexico, La Salle on the Mississippi, Darwin in the Galapagos Islands, James Cook in the Antarctic, and many others. In each section, graphic relief maps highlight the main routes of exploration, while photographs, paintings and engravings brilliantly capture the variety of terrain through which these courageous men and women passed. Also included are maps from different historical periods which reveal cartographers' growing knowledge of the shape of the world's continents and oceans. The final section of the atlas, thoroughly updated and expanded, covers many of the discoveries of the last decade. The Second Edition also contains new biographical details on many great explorers, geographers, and cartographers, plus a revised time chart which summarizes the history of exploration over 5000 years. From the High Andes to the ocean depths, from the Sahara desert to the outer planets, The Atlas of Exploration allows us to rediscover the extraordinary journeys of humanity. Opening its pages is taking the first step on a grand adventure.

Author : Charlie Watson,Norman Knight
Publisher : Running Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2001-10-18
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0762410361

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Explorers by Charlie Watson,Norman Knight Pdf

With full-color maps in a spectacular three-dimensional rendering, the Atlas in the Round series offers an amazing perspective on Earth Studies and Natural Science. History and geography come alive in Explorers, our innovative look at the way explorers of the past helped define our world today.

Author : Anita Ganeri
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2008-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781405322089

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Atlas of Exploration by Anita Ganeri Pdf

Follow in the footsteps of the world’s great explorers – incredible see-through pages take you across deserts, to the top of Everest and beyond What’s it like to be an explorer and sail into the unknown, go on a journey that takes three-and-a-half years, or walk on the moon? Send your child on an incredible voyage of discovery and excitement to find out. Explore the fantastic see-through pages and follow the greatest explorers on their epic journeys. Then click to find out more about the wildlife, habitats and people they encountered. It's a thrilling interactive adventure.

Author : John Hemming
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Atlases
ISBN : 0540061913

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Philip's Atlas of Exploration by John Hemming Pdf

A reference to the history of exploration from its earliest beginnings to the scientific expeditions of modern times. The text is supported by a specially commissioned set of relief maps and there are biographies of 300 explorers. A time chart summarizes explorations over the past 5000 years.

Author : Oldrich Ruzicka,Iva Sisperova
Publisher : Union Square Kids
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Children's atlases
ISBN : 1454912359

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World Atlas by Oldrich Ruzicka,Iva Sisperova Pdf

Provides fun facts and trivia about different countries around the world, including information about native wildlife, important architecture, and local culture.