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Synopsis
Throughout history, human beings have been fascinated by travel. From the earliest days of hunting and gathering, to the first journeys across land and sea, to modern advances in space exploration, we have always wanted to know more and do more. This book celebrates the accomplishments that humans have made in the field of travel and poses the question: where next?
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About the Author
Jonathan Litton has written numerous children's books in prose and verse. He loves using his science background to write about sea creatures, space and saving the planet, but is also fond of penning stories about pirates, princesses and picnics. When not writing, he can usually be found on his bike.
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Gr 4–6—This album for armchair travelers combines bold monochrome drawings of historical figures—often in heroic poses—with brief tributes to said figures' major achievements and spirit of adventure. Litton begins with explorations over water, from prehistoric Polynesians to the voyage of the Kon-Tiki, ends with a tally of high-tech excursions up to Apollo 11, and in between highlights long journeys over land by Ibn Battuta, Sacagawea, and their ilk, and ventures into polar territories like John Franklin's ill-fated search for the Northwest Passage. Along with adding less prominent travelers, such as Antarctic explorer Nobu Shirase and itinerant pacifist Satish Kumar, to the standard roster of explorers, the author expands the general premise with entries for Henry "Box" Brown, Che Guevara as a motorcycle tourist, and Tété-Michel Kpomassie. Still, the general level of detail is so shallow that some entries don't even include dates, and there are a few factual errors, too, such as dubbing Hannibal a "gladiator" and claiming that leprosy is not contagious. Moreover, Eurocentric references to "Unknown Asia" and "The Wild, Wild West" are echoed in generic representations of indigenous peoples' dress and features in some of the illustrations. VERDICT An expansive survey of world exploration and travel that may serve to inspire upper elementary grade readers but is marred by occasional errors and parochial attitudes.—John Peters, Children's Literature Consultant, New York
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- Publisher360 Degrees
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1944530134
- ISBN 13 9781944530136
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages96
- IllustratorChalik Chris, Shephard Dave, Davis Jon, Hartas Leo
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