How to Go Anywhere (and Not Get Lost): A Guide to Navigation for Young Adventurers

Aschim, Hans

ISBN 10: 1523506342 / ISBN 13: 9781523506347

Published by Workman Kids, 2021

About this Item

Cover may have light wear, pages in very good condition and binding is sturdy; may have other light shelf wear or creases. May have notes or highlighting.

Seller Inventory # EVV.1523506342.VG

Bibliographic Details

• Title: How to Go Anywhere (and Not Get Lost): A Guide to Navigation for Young Adventurers
• Publisher: Workman Kids
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1523506342
• ISBN 13: 9781523506347
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

Born to explore

Get outside with this interactive book that shows how explorers have found their way around the planet for thousands of years. Read about the ancient Polynesians who tracked the stars and waves to sail precise paths through the ocean. Or the Age of European Exploration navigators who use compasses and dead reckoning to reach the New World. And learn the science behind radar and modern-day GPS satellites. Then discover how to do it yourself! With illustrated activities as well as handy tips throughout, you’ll learn the fascinating history and seriously useful skills to become a true navigator.
Up your adventure game and learn to:
—Find north and south by reading the trees
—Make a simple compass
—Use the stars to tell time
—Build a basic sextant
—Get your bearings using the sun
—Go treasure hunting with GPS


 

About the Author

Hans Aschim is a Brooklyn-based writer and communications consultant. He's traveled the world over writing for Outside, Vice Sports, Esquire, Men's Journal, and other publications, and mentors kids for the sports and outdoors nonprofit Stoked.