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Short History of Seafaring
SKU
002835
ISBN
9781465484635
Grade 9-AD
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Description
Add a wonderful unit study element to your history studies. This seafaring book will introduce students to the history of sea voyaging, ships, sailors, and explorers from 1450 to the present age. Students are given a brief introduction to the history of sailing and then follow the evolution of boats, sailors, and voyages throughout the eras. Sections are short and informational, filled with maps, images, and facts. Will work wonderfully for a topical/unit study reference book. Suitable for anyone who is interested in learning more about seafaring, sea navigation, ship styles, oceanography, or history. Easily include with other DK books about sailing, boats, or explorers. Pgs. 400, pb. ~Rebecca
Publisher's Description of Short History of Seafaring
From the early Polynesian seafarers and the first full circumnavigations of the globe, to explorers picking their way through the coral reefs of the West Indies, this book tells the compelling story of life at sea that lies behind man’s search for new lands, new trade, conquest, and uncharted waters.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Dorling Kindersley |
| Author: | Brian Lavery |
| Grades: | 9-AD |
| ISBN: | 9781465484635 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.0625 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.95 |
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