Exploring Deserts

by Karen Sirvaitis

Overview

Throughout history, people have always explored new frontiers. Adventure, fame, and scientific discovery have all driven humans to forge into the unknown. This title examines the exploration of deserts. Easy-to-read, engaging text takes readers to the Sahara and beyond, examines the explorers who journeyed to these vast, arid landscapes, and traces the development of the technology and techniques that made this exploration possible. Well-placed sidebars, vivid photos, helpful maps, and a glossary enhance readers’ understanding of the topic. Additional features include a table of contents, a selected bibliography, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781624018497
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2014
Series:	Story of Exploration Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	11 MB
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Age Range:	11 - 18 Years