Explorer / written by Rupert Matthews.
| Author/creator | Matthews, Rupert |
| Other author | Setford, Steve. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Rev. ed. / revised by Steve Setford. |
| Publication Info | New York : DK Pub., 2012. |
| Description | 72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm + 1 foldout wall chart, 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Eyewitness explorer |
| Series | DK eyewitness books DK eyewitness books. ^A689301 |
| Contents | Early explorers -- Egyptian expeditions -- Imperial expansion -- Viking voyages -- Polynesian settlers -- The Silk Road -- Arab adventurers -- Age of Exploration -- New World -- Around the world -- Life at sea -- Tricks of the trade -- Gold, the gospel -- Great South Sea -- The Endeavour -- Across Australia -- Northwest passage -- North America tamed -- The Dark Continent -- Naturalist explorers -- North Pole -- South Pole -- Pioneers of the air -- Into outer space -- Exploring the deep -- Exploration routes -- Did you know? -- Timeline of explorers -- Glossary. |
| Abstract | Looks at the worlds of Amelia Earhart, Jacques Cousteau, Marco Polo and other famous explorers, sharing real-life photographs of their equipment and personal possessions as well as objects they found. |
| General note | CD-ROM contains explorer clip art |
| General note | First published in the United States in 1991 |
| General note | Includes index. |
| ISBN | 9780756698256 (bk. & CD-ROM) |
| ISBN | 0756698251 (bk. & CD-ROM) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 910.9 M4327E | ✔ Available | Place Hold |