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Age 10-18
Grade 5-12

Anthony Brierley

Explorers of the Ancient World

Hardcover (Peter Bedrick Feb. 9, 2001)
Explorers of the Ancient World tells of the Egyptian expedition to the mysterious land of Punt, the Phoenician Hanno who first sailed around the coast of Africa, and Pytheas the Greek who explored the shores of Britain and may even have reached the Arctic Circle. You will read about why these explorers set out, how they traveled, hazards they encountered on the way, and more. Clear maps and superb reconstructions bring these journeys vividly to life.
Series
Voyages of Discovery
ISBN
0872264858 / 9780872264854
Pages
48
Weight
17.6 oz.
Dimensions
8.9 x 11.4 in.

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