Catalog

Record Details

Catalog Search



Exploring the world  Cover Image Book Book

Exploring the world / Fiona Macdonald, Gerald Wood.

Macdonald, Fiona. (Author). Wood, Gerald. (Added Author).

Summary:

Tells the story of the first explorers to travel around the world and describes how and why these two epic journeys came to be made.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0872264874
  • ISBN: 9780872264878
  • Physical Description: 48 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 29 cm.
  • Publisher: New York : Peter Bedrick Books, [1996]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Subject: Discoveries in geography > Juvenile literature.
Explorers > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 5 of 6 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Montgomery City Public.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Montgomery City Public Library 910 MAC (Text) 31927000013369 Adult Nonfiction Available -

Syndetic Solutions - Summary for ISBN Number 0872264874
Exploring the World
Exploring the World
by MacDonald, Fiona
Rate this title:
vote data
Click an element below to view details:

Summary

Exploring the World


Exploring the Worldtells of Christopher Columbus' expedition around the world and his landing in America, of Ferdinand Magellan's journey to establish a trade route from Spain to the Spice Islands, and of Francis Drake's perilous voyage around the Cape of Good Hope. You will read about why the explorers set out, how they traveled, hazards they encountered on the way, and what they brought back with them. Clear maps and superb reconstructions bring these journeys vividly to life.

Additional Resources