Lives of the Explorers: Discoveries, Disasters (and What the

Lives of the Explorers: Discoveries, Disasters (and What the Neighbors Thought)

You might know that Columbus discovered America, LewisÂ and Clark headed west with Sacajawea, and Sally Ride blasted into space. But what do you really know about these bold explorers? What were they like as kids? What pets or bad habits did they have? And what drove their passion to explore unknown parts of the world? With juicy tidbits about everything from favorite foods to first loves, Lives of the Explorers reveals these fascinating adventurersÂ as both world-changers and real people.
The entertaining style and solid research of the Lives of . . . series of biographies have made it a favorite with families and educators for twenty years. This new volume takes readers through the centuries and across the globe, profiling theÂ men and women whose curiosity and courage have led them to discover our world.
Country USA
Brand Clarion
Manufacturer Clarion Books
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780152059101
ReleaseDate 2014-08-26
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780152059101

Lives of the Explorers: Discoveries, Disasters (and What the Neighbors Thought)