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Other editions of book Groundbreakers: James Cook

  • James Cook

    Shaun McCarthy

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Feb. 7, 2002)
    How did James Cook get his start as a sailor? Why was he chosen to lead an expansion to the South Pacific? This book presents an account of Cook's life and explorations and examines their impact on history and the world.
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  • Groundbreakers: James Cook

    Shaun McCarthy

    Hardcover (Heinemann Educational Books - Library Division, April 30, 2002)
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  • James Cook

    Shaun McCarthy

    Paperback (Heinemann Educational Books Ltd, Feb. 15, 2003)
    An exploration of the life and achievements of James Cook. As well as providing a full life story and analysis of his work, the author places his achievements in context by looking at the technological and historical context of the time. The title is part of a series examining the lives and achievements of important inventors and pioneers. Each volume includes: a biography illustrated with colour maps and photographs; a look at the ongoing impact of the subject's work; quotes and writings from newspapers and journals of the time; and information about rivals and the men and women who affected their life and work.