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Lives of the explorers : discoveries, disasters (and what the neighbors thought) / written by Kathleen Krull ; illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt.

Krull, Kathleen, (author.). Hewitt, Kathryn. (Added Author).

Summary:

"This fascinating new installment in the popular Lives of . . . series of collective biographies is full of juicy tidbits about history's greatest explorers"-- Provided by publisher.
"You might know that Columbus discovered America, Lewis and Clark headed west with Sacajawea, and Sally Ride blasted into space. But what do you really know about these bold explorers? What were they like as kids? What pets or bad habits did they have? And what drove their passion to explore unknown parts of the world? With juicy tidbits about everything from favorite foods to first loves, Lives of the Explorers reveals these fascinating adventurers as both world-changers and real people. The entertaining style and solid research of the Lives of. series of biographies have made it a favorite with families and educators for twenty years. This new volume takes readers through the centuries and across the globe, profiling the men and women whose curiosity and courage have led them to discover our world"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0152059105
  • ISBN: 9780152059101
  • Physical Description: 96 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm
  • Publisher: Boston : HMH Books for Young Readers, [2014]

Content descriptions

Target Audience Note:
1050L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.5 3 168077.
Subject:
Explorers > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Adventure and adventurers > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Discoveries in geography > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Biographies.

Available copies

  • 17 of 18 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

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Jacksonville Main Library J910.92 KRU (Text) 36015000596706 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -

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