The Britannica guide to explorers and explorations that changed the modern world

Summary: The Britannica Guide to Explorers and Explorations That Changed the Modern World, is one title in a 4 book series that focuses on the transformative power of various movements, voyages, conceits, and outright brainstorms. A true journey into modernity, this set delves into the facts surrounding landmark decisions, actions, and inventions that have advanced cultures, inspired humankind and forever changed the way the world works. Supplementing the text, which is categorized for easy referencing, are an array of photographs and illustrations that provide an unforgettable visual narrative. Reader.

Record details

ISBN: 9781615300655 (electronic bk. : Adobe Digital Editions)
ISBN: 1615300651 (electronic bk. : Adobe Digital Editions)
Physical Description: electronic resource
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1 online resource (350 p.) : ill., map.
Publisher: New York : Britannica Educational Pub., in association with Rosen Educational Services, c2010.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 330-332) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Book Cover; Title; Copyright; CONTENTS; Introduction; Chapter 1: Early Explorers; Chapter 2: The Age of Discovery; Chapter 3: Colonial Exploration of the New World; Chapter 4: Journeys of Inquiry; Chapter 5: Arctic Exploration; Chapter 6: Exploration of Antarctica; Chapter 7: The Quest for Everest; Chapter 8: Reaching for Great Heights and Depths; Chapter 9: Notable Archaelogical Finds; Glossary; Further Reading; Index; Back Cover.
Source of Description Note:	Description based on print version record.