Overview
The amount of available oxygen at the highest place on Earth is just under 7. Explorers risk their lives and test their lungs traveling to these great heights atop mountains. Who are these adventurers and why do they do it? Turn the pages to find out. Extreme explorers push the limits of exploration by scaling mountains trekking across polar ice diving into the ocean depths and more. Follow these brave explorers and learn what they uncover about some amazing places around the world.
Full Product Details
Author: Peter Mavrikis
Publisher: Capstone Press
Imprint: Capstone Press
Dimensions:
Width: 18.00cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 23.00cm
Weight: 0.249kg
ISBN: 9781496683663
ISBN 10: 1496683668
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 August 2020
Recommended Age: From 8 to 9 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
This series introduces young readers to 25 explorers whose expeditions pushed the limits of technology and human endurance. Dry prose relays the facts and risks of the missions. Explorers of the Deepest Places on Earth and Explorers of the Remotest Places on Earth have many possible curriculum tie-ins, as the deep-sea, volcano, and cave explorers who made scientific discoveries are noted in the text. Mount Everest narratives historically minimized the roles of Sherpas, but Explorers of the Highest Places on Earth highlights Tenzing Norgay and Kami Rita. Some of the environmental impacts of climbing are explained in Junko Tabei's chapter. A glossary, a ""Read More"" section, websites, and an index are included. VERDICT A supplemental purchase for large collections.--Kacy Helwick, New Orleans Public Library ""School Library Journal""
"This series introduces young readers to 25 explorers whose expeditions pushed the limits of technology and human endurance. Dry prose relays the facts and risks of the missions. Explorers of the Deepest Places on Earth and Explorers of the Remotest Places on Earth have many possible curriculum tie-ins, as the deep-sea, volcano, and cave explorers who made scientific discoveries are noted in the text. Mount Everest narratives historically minimized the roles of Sherpas, but Explorers of the Highest Places on Earth highlights Tenzing Norgay and Kami Rita. Some of the environmental impacts of climbing are explained in Junko Tabei's chapter. A glossary, a ""Read More"" section, websites, and an index are included. VERDICT A supplemental purchase for large collections.--Kacy Helwick, New Orleans Public Library ""School Library Journal"""
Author Information
Peter Mavrikis has written and edited books for over twenty-five years. He enjoys writing about science, history, and nature. Although his hobbies are not as adventurous as the subjects of his books, he still enjoys camping, hiking, and lazy summer days on the beach. Peter lives on Long Island, New York with his wife Michele and daughter Amelia.
