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Great Explorers


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No. of pages 128

Published: 2013

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Great for age 9-13 years

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The desire to explore and discover new lands, people and cultures, has existed as long as mankind itself. Discover how the drive for colonization, wealth and power led to the need for exploration, and how the voyages of these explorers have left a lasting legacy on the world. Lose yourself in the travels and adventures of some of history's greatest explorers: Columbus, Magellan, Drake, Cook and many more!

 

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published 2013 by Octopus Publishing Group .

Colin Hynson is an experienced children's author who has written several books on history and contributed to a number of magazines and journals. Bill Tudor Gunston is the author of numerous books, including "Aviation: The Fist 100 Years" and "The Encyclopedia of Modern War. " He is a former Royal Air Force pilot and is an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Fellow of Royal Aeronautical Society. John Guy has written numerous books on historical subjects. He studied medieval and Tudor history and is a leading authority on castles. Shirley Greenway is an author, an editor, and a photographer of children's books. Colin Hynson is a freelance children's and educational writer who has published nearly 30 books. He is also a scriptwriter for children's radio programs and websites. Roger Morriss is a history professor at the University of Exeter, where he specializes in British naval and maritime history. He is a specialist in Nelson-era dockyards and the author of "Naval Power and British Culture, 1770-1840. "

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