The Exploration of the North and South Poles

by Tim Cooke

Book Overview

The last parts of the globe to be explored by man, the North and South Poles, offer endless fascination for explorers and readers alike. Readers will learn how humanity pushed to the edges of the Earth in the quest for knowledge and explore the exploits of famous explorers such as Robert E. Peary and John Franklin. Full-color photographs show the coldest parts of the globe in stunning detail. Fact boxes add depth to every expedition and journey, while...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1433986329
• ISBN13: 9781433986321
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.6" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6