Books with title So You Want to Be an Explorer?

Acclaimed author Judith St. George shares the joy of discovery in this delightful book about the ups and downs of exploring. So you want to be an explorer? Explorers need courage, like Alexander the Great, who conquered most of the known world. But for budding explorers out there, the rewards can be great. Neil Armstrong earned lasting fame when he became the first person to set foot on the moon.

So you want to be an explorer? What does it take, you ask? To find out, take a look at Judith St. George and David Small’s witty collection of some of the best explorers the world has ever known.You know Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus, but what about Mary Kingsley, who studied cannibals in Africa, or cowboy Jim White, who, by mistake, found Carlsbad Caverns? Full of boundless energy and illustrations you won’t forget, this historical jaunt will inspire the explorer in all of us, young and old.

Will you survive this arduous voyage in a fragile open boat?This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history. It is the late 10th century, and you are one of a hardy band of young adventurers who plan to sail all the way from Scandinavia to Vinland in North America.

Get ready . . . as a brave young sailor looking for adventure, you are about to join Ernest Shackleton's expedition to icy Antarctica as a polar explorer.This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history. Find out all about the men who undertook this courageous journey and the perils they faced along the way.

Get ready...as an adventurous young Viking living in 10th century Norway, you are keen to join other explorers in search of a new life elsewhere. You will travel vast distances across the Atlantic Ocean in a long ship, to the coast of a new continent. It will be a difficult and dangerous journey - you really wouldn't want to be a Viking explorer! This title in the popular You Wouldn't Want to Be series features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail. Featuring brand new extra content including a timeline, fun facts a list of 'top' characters and a map.

So you want to be an explorer? What does it take, you ask? To find out, take a look at Judith St. George and David Small’s witty collection of some of the best explorers the world has ever known.You know Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus, but what about Mary Kingsley, who studied cannibals in Africa, or cowboy Jim White, who, by mistake, found Carlsbad Caverns? Full of boundless energy and illustrations you won’t forget, this historical jaunt will inspire the explorer in all of us, young and old.

The only way you can be a writer is to write. It’s that simple. But there are a few basic skills you should at least try to master. I’ll show you some. If you want to be a good writer, learn to edit what’s wrong and eliminate what isn’t necessary. We’ll cover that aspect, too. This is a great companion book to The Anatomy of a Short Story Workbook also written by G.B. Pool. Write On!

The only way you can be a writer is to write. It’s that simple. But there are a few basic skills you should at least try to master. I’ll show you some. If you want to be a good writer, learn to edit what’s wrong and eliminate what isn’t necessary. We’ll cover that aspect, too. This is a great companion book to The Anatomy of a Short Story Workbook also written by G.B. Pool. Write On!

Explore what it's like to be an astronomer in this beautifully illustrated Discovery Workbook on our solar system. Learn all about the sun, earth and moon, and then blastoff for a thrilling journey to all the planets. This workbook takes your child on a space adventure with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) that will excite and inspire the imagination. Enhance your child's interest and fascination in the astronomical sciences. A Reading Certificate is awarded to kids upon submission of a fun quiz to Sinterklass & Company. For all readings levels 9 to 12.

Get ready . . . as a dashing young Christian knight you are about to travel thousands of miles to fight for your faith and defend the Holy Land. But can you make it as a Crusader?This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history. Find out all about the fate of the Christian crusaders, the might of the Ottoman empire, and the violent struggle to control the city of Jerusalem.