It was, therefore, a distinct surprise to the first explorers of America that the natives used the bow and arrow so effectively. In fact, the sword and the horse, combined with the white man's superla
As the first inland surveyor for the Hudson's Bay Company, Philip Turnor stands tall among the explorers and mapmakers of Canada. Accompanied by Cree guides and his Cree wife, Turnor travelled 15,000
A collection of first-hand accounts of the park's famous residents by explorers and hunters, naturalists, and tourists (including one US president T. Roosevelt), from 1880 to 1950. The editor, a Yello
Zambia was relatively untouched by the outside world until the mid-19th century, when it was visited by Western explorers, missionaries, and traders. In 1855, David Livingstone became the first Europe
The Mexican Plateau, in its magnificent dimensions and material wealth, stood among the first and perhaps most alluring discoveries of European explorers. Bur ied deeper in the verbal histories of a
The Mexican Plateau, in its magnificent dimensions and material wealth, stood among the first and perhaps most alluring discoveries of European explorers. Bur- ied deeper in the verbal histories of a
Let's take a journey to Antarctica with Air Force Amanda! She's a Navigator on the Air Force's coolest plane, the LC-130. Learn about the continent of Antarctica, first explorers, wildlife and science
Two of America’s greatest explorers embark on the adventure that made their namesand sealed their fates. In 1804, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark departed St. Louis, Missouri, for
From the award-winning team behind Ida, Always and This Way, Charlie comes an uplifting story of animal friendship, inspired by a real-life pair of storks whose bond overcame great distanceBest friends Malena and Klepetan always adventure together! The two excitedly prepare to fly thousands of miles for the flock’s annual migration to a warm winter. But when Malena is injured, she stays in Croatia while Klepetan goes to South Africa―and the pair must navigate the turbulent winds of separation for the first time.Being apart is hard. Malena and Klepetan miss each other achingly, and they have big feelings about adventuring on their own. But even over the vast distance, the two brave explorers discover ways to enjoy their separate seasons while keeping their hearts connected―and their hopes aloft that spring will bring them back together.
At the turn of the nineteenth century, crystallographers, glaciologists, and polar explorers for the first time demonstrated that frozen shapes are not dead but bearers of vital powers. Aware of this
FIRST EXPLORERS:With cool things to push, pull, and slide on the cover and every spread for interactive fun, this chunky board book gives children their first enticing taste of nonfiction!All children
Featuring a mysterious society, a secretive past, and a pig in a teeny hat, The Explorers: The Door in the Alley is the first book in a new series for fans of The Name of This Book Is a Secret and The
Packed with facts and activities, this is the perfect first book for young explorers who are curious about nature and want to learn more about the world of trees, leaves, and woodland animals.What is
Packed with facts and activities, this is the perfect first book for young explorers who are curious about nature and want to learn more about the seashore.What shapes the shore? What causes tides? Na
Packed with facts and activities, this is the perfect first book for young explorers who are curious about nature and want to learn more about the weather.How is a forecast predicted? What makes a rai
Packed with facts and activities, this is the perfect first book for young explorers who are curious about nature and want to learn more about birds.How does a bird make its nest? What do birds eat? N
C. E. Raven (1885–1964) was an academic theologian elected Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Cambridge in 1932, who developed an interest in natural history and the history of scientific thought. First published in 1947, this volume demonstrates how changing attitudes to the natural world reflected and influenced the transformations in scientific thought between the medieval period and the eighteenth century. Raven's focus on the field of 'natural history' reveals how the scientific ideas behind modern biological studies developed from the richly illustrated and often fantastical bestiaries of the medieval world. The subjects of this volume are grouped chronologically into Pioneers, Explorers and Popularisers, with biographical details woven together with discussions of their academic work. The book provided a wealth of new information concerning the founders of natural history and remains a valuable contribution to this subject.
Now collected in paperback for the first time ever, the complete tales of the intrepid explorers in JACK KIBRY'S CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN!From the late 1950s, these are the original tales of four de
