The New York Public Library Amazing Explorers - A Book of Answers for Kids (Paperback)

Sail down the Ivory Coast with the ancient Phoenicians. Meet the Kublai Khan with Marco Polo. Join the Antarctic explorers in their race to reach the South Pole. Discover vast new lands, plumb the depths of the deepest oceans, and venture into outer space. Find answers to everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the world’s greatest 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 page 45.
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

General

Imprint:	John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	The New York Public Library Books for Kids
Release date:	July 2001
First published:	2001
Authors:	The New York Public Library • Brendan January
Dimensions:	232 x 166 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	176
ISBN-13:	978-0-471-39291-0
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Humanities > History > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun
LSN:	0-471-39291-X
Barcode:	9780471392910

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