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Acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Winchester illuminates the men who toiled fearlessly to discover, connect, and bond the citizenry and geography of the U.S.A. from its beginnings and ponders whether the historic work of uniting the States has succeeded, and to what degree.
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English
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A stunning picture book about the power of imagination, perfect for fans of Extra Yarn and Journey, from debut author-illustrator Joseph Kuefler. Just behind an ordinary house filled with too little fun, Ernest D. decides that today will be the day he explores the depths of his pond. Beyond the pond, he discovers a not-so-ordinary world that will change him forever.
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Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
Profiles twelve women explorers of the land, sea, and air: Jeanne Baret, Florence Baker, Annie Smith Peck, Josephine Peary, Arnarulunguaq, Elisabeth Casteret, Nicole Maxwell, Sylvia Earle, Junko Tabei, Kay Cottee, Sue Hendrickson, and Ann Bancroft.
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Publisher
Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
©2011
Language
English
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An illustrated retelling of Jules Verne's classic tale in which Professor Von Hardwigg, his nephew Harry, and their guide Hans explore a volcanic crater in Iceland that leads them to the center of the Earth and to incredible and horrifying discoveries.
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Publisher
Counterpoint
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
As her own marriage falters, Julia discovers papers and artifacts related to her great-grand-uncle's Arctic expedition and subsequent disappearance--as well as his relationship with his wife--and makes a shocking discovery that shatters her long-held image of the couple's romance.
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English
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A whaler's daughter, Flora Mackie first crossed the Arctic Circle at the age of twelve and fell in love with the cold and unforgiving terrain. In 1889, she sets out to become a scientist and explorer. Despite those who believe that a young woman has no place in this harsh world of men, her determination leads her back to northern Greenland at the head of a British expedition. Yearning for wider horizons, American geologist Jakob de Beyn joins a rival...
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London explorers volume 1
Publisher
Sourcebooks Casablanca
Pub. Date
[2015].
Language
English
Description
"All of London is abuzz with the tale of Will Repton. The lone survivor of a massacre in Tibet has returned to England a hero, but the traumatized explorer has no time for glory. Another dangerous expedition awaits. Nothing will deter him from his quest, and no one will unearth his secret-until Will meets Charlotte Baker. Vivacious Charlotte Baker also has a mission-to find a man whose bold spirit matches her own. When she meets Will Repton, she immediately...
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Yeehoo Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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I want to go where no egg has gone, just like Grandpa Humpty. Humphrey wants to be an egg-splorer, just like his grandpa. Things didn't end so well for Grandpa Humpty, he fell off a wall and cracked, but that's why Humphrey's going to get strong first.
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Series
London explorers volume 2
Publisher
Sourcebooks Casablanca
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"To the East India Company, he's the ideal explorer: unwed, uncomplaining, strong as an ox and profitable. There's nothing Seth Mayhew can't find--until his sister disappears en route to India. The expedition is the first he fears he may fail, until he discovers a valuable, and irresistible, ally sailing on the same ship to Bombay. But Wilhelmina Adams is on an expedition of her own--for a husband. With six sisters, no dowry and no marriage prospects...
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Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Offers a look at the exciting, dangerous, and important jobs that three different extreme scientists do around the world, the reasons they do it, and the benefits the world has gained as a result of their research.
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