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Best World Explorer Books
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Let your little discoverers venture into the unknown and beyond with these exciting and informative nonfiction books.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0679806288?ie=UTF8&tag=parentscocom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0679806288
Amazon
11.00
written and illustrated by Peter Sis
Over 500 years ago a little boy was born in the city of Genoa, Italy. Your kids might know him as Christopher Columbus and they'll learn a lot more about him in this illustrated biography of the man and his explorations.
Over 500 years ago a little boy was born in the city of Genoa, Italy. Your kids might know him as Christopher Columbus and they'll learn a lot more about him in this illustrated biography of the man and his explorations.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0374470278?ie=UTF8&tag=parentscocom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0374470278
Amazon
8.00
written and illustrated by Peter Sis
Galileo was a mathematician, astronomer, and physicist. Not a bad role model, if you ask us! Get your science- and history-minded kids inspired searching for clues about his life in the detailed ink drawings and notes from the man himself.
Galileo was a mathematician, astronomer, and physicist. Not a bad role model, if you ask us! Get your science- and history-minded kids inspired searching for clues about his life in the detailed ink drawings and notes from the man himself.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0375855734?ie=UTF8&tag=parentscocom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0375855734
Amazon
12.00
written and illustrated by Dan Yaccarino
Jacques Cousteau devoted his life to exploring the seas and to sharing what he learned. He invented ways to allow swimmers to breathe underwater, saying, "It fascinated me to do something that seemed impossible." Dive in and see how deep your kid's imagination runs!
Jacques Cousteau devoted his life to exploring the seas and to sharing what he learned. He invented ways to allow swimmers to breathe underwater, saying, "It fascinated me to do something that seemed impossible." Dive in and see how deep your kid's imagination runs!
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0736826645?ie=UTF8&tag=parentscocom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0736826645
Amazon
23.00
by Jason Glaser
It's hard not to be impressed by the Vikings, with their fancy hats and rugged reputations. Learn about real-life Viking, Leif Eriksson and his longboat expeditions to find new lands.
It's hard not to be impressed by the Vikings, with their fancy hats and rugged reputations. Learn about real-life Viking, Leif Eriksson and his longboat expeditions to find new lands.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0804836736?ie=UTF8&tag=parentscocom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0804836736
Amazon
17.00
by Ann Bowler
When you think of an explorer, Christopher Columbus comes to mind, but have you of Zheng He, a Chinese explorer who set sail on seven great expeditions .... ninety years before Columbus! Who knew? (Now you and the kids do!)
When you think of an explorer, Christopher Columbus comes to mind, but have you of Zheng He, a Chinese explorer who set sail on seven great expeditions .... ninety years before Columbus! Who knew? (Now you and the kids do!)
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399238689?ie=UTF8&tag=parentscocom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0399238689
Amazon
13.00
by Judith St. George
Explore familiar explorers (Columbus, Amelia Earhart and Yuri Gagarin) along with unexpected ones like test pilot Chuck Yeager, human genome mappers Francis Collins and Craig Venter, and David Kunst, who walked around the world in these thumbnail sketches of some very ambitious people.
Explore familiar explorers (Columbus, Amelia Earhart and Yuri Gagarin) along with unexpected ones like test pilot Chuck Yeager, human genome mappers Francis Collins and Craig Venter, and David Kunst, who walked around the world in these thumbnail sketches of some very ambitious people.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/075663380X?ie=UTF8&tag=parentscocom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=075663380X
Amazon
16.00
by Anita Ganeri
Learn about the traveling traders of ancient Egypt, the Phoenicians, and the Polynesians, who were sailing the Pacific Ocean as early as 2000 B.C. Includes clever overlay maps demonstrating the passage of time and travel.
Learn about the traveling traders of ancient Egypt, the Phoenicians, and the Polynesians, who were sailing the Pacific Ocean as early as 2000 B.C. Includes clever overlay maps demonstrating the passage of time and travel.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0618432337?ie=UTF8&tag=parentscocom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0618432337
Amazon
8.00
written and illustrated by James Rumford
Meet Ibn Battuta, an explorer who traveled an astonishing 75,000 miles on his journeys. Makes those seemingly endless trips to Grandma's seem kind of trivial, doesn't it?
Meet Ibn Battuta, an explorer who traveled an astonishing 75,000 miles on his journeys. Makes those seemingly endless trips to Grandma's seem kind of trivial, doesn't it?
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by Russell Freedman
Marco Polo's more than just a fun pool game! Learn about his historic journey to China ... and let the kids decide for theselves if the stories are true, exaggerations or out-and-out lies!
Marco Polo's more than just a fun pool game! Learn about his historic journey to China ... and let the kids decide for theselves if the stories are true, exaggerations or out-and-out lies!
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/043921310X?ie=UTF8&tag=parentscocom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=043921310X
Amazon
14.00
by Jane Goodall
In this memoir written specifically for children, Goodall describes how her research led to her discoveries about chimpanzees. You and the kids both will be captivated by her stories. Plus, she encourages children to follow her example to care for animals and the environment through the Goodall Institute.
In this memoir written specifically for children, Goodall describes how her research led to her discoveries about chimpanzees. You and the kids both will be captivated by her stories. Plus, she encourages children to follow her example to care for animals and the environment through the Goodall Institute.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0374319758?ie=UTF8&tag=parentscocom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0374319758
Amazon
16.00
by Richard Farr
When Englishman, Falcon Scott made plans for an expedition to the South Pole, he had no way of knowing it would be doomed. Explore first-hand accounts of the mission, as told by a 24-year-old biological assistant nicknamed Cherry who was along for the journey.
When Englishman, Falcon Scott made plans for an expedition to the South Pole, he had no way of knowing it would be doomed. Explore first-hand accounts of the mission, as told by a 24-year-old biological assistant nicknamed Cherry who was along for the journey.
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