The New York Public Library Amazing Explorers: A Book of Answers for Kids - Softcover

The New York Public Library; January, Brendan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 047139291X ISBN 13: 9780471392910

Publisher: Wiley, 2001

Synopsis

Sail down the Ivory Coast with the ancient Phoenicians. Meet theKublai Khan with Marco Polo. Join the Antarctic explorers in theirrace to reach the South Pole. Discover vast new lands, plumb thedepths of the deepest oceans, and venture into outer space. Findanswers to everything you've ever wanted to know about the world'sgreatest adventurers and explorers...

Who was the greatest general & explorer of the ancient world?See page 7.
What was the Silk Road? See page 11.
What caused the Age of Exploration? See page 23.
What was considered the worst crime on the high seas? See page45.
Who was Ynes Mexia? See page 69.
Who found the source of the Nile River? See page 74.
How did Ballard find Titanic? See page 105.
Who was the first woman in space? See page 135.

Also in The New York Public Library series . . .

Amazing Native American History
Amazing Hispanic American History
Amazing African American History
Amazing Women in American History
Incredible Earth
Amazing Space
Amazing Mythology

About this title

About the Author:

THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY's bestselling reference books includeThe New York Public Library Desk Reference, The New York PublicLibrary Book of Answers, and The New York Public Library Student'sDesk Reference.
BRENDAN JANUARY is the author of many nonfiction children's books.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 6 Up-This resource presents an overview of the prominent mythic beliefs of five cultural areas: the Middle East and Africa; the Mediterranean; Asia and the Pacific; northern Europe; and North and Central America. The text is arranged in question-and-answer format. Discussions of creation myths and mythological events are offered as are explanations to such queries as how Thor retrieved his lost hammer, how Theseus defeated the Minotaur, and why Ganesha has an elephant head. Background information on the various cultures is also given. Framed insets highlight additional information regarding specific tales, major deities, and historical events. Black-and-white photographs and samples of period art illustrate the differences among various cultural beliefs. A 14-page index facilitates access to the information. Readers will find this introductory text helpful as they begin to familiarize themselves with unique aspects of these mythologies.-Karen Patricia Smith, Queens College Graduate School of Library and Information Studies, Flushing, NY
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About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 047139291X
• ISBN 13: 9780471392910
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176