The Exploration Of Australasia And The Pacific (Explorers Discovering The World)
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Europes search for better trade routes led to explorers stumbling on an entire continent. Readers will learn how humanity pushed to the edges of the Earth in the quest for knowledge of the Pacific. Readers will learn the exploits of famous explorers such as James Cook and Friedrich Leichhardt while full-color photographs show the landscape in stunning detail. Fact boxes add depth to every expedition and journey, while glossary terms and further information give readers an in-depth examination of this exciting topic.

Series: Explorers Discovering the World (Book 3)

Library Binding: 48 pages

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing (January 1, 2013)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1433986191

ISBN-13: 978-1433986192

Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.4 x 10.1 inches

Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

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Best Sellers Rank: #4,334,440 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #105 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > History > Australia & Oceania #1214 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > History > Exploration & Discovery #51687 in Books > Children's Books > Action & Adventure

Age Range: 9 - 12 years

Grade Level: 4 - 7

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