We Are Explorers
Extraordinary women who discovered the world
Published on 22. April 2021
Book
Hardback
144 pages
978-0-500-65239-8 (ISBN)
Description
We Are Explorers tells the stories of fourteen women whose adventurous spirit and curiosity saw them discover the world. Their exhilarating life stories are told by the equally adventurous author and illustrator Kari Herbert, whose father was the celebrated British polar explorer Sir Wally Herbert. Herbert's engaging style of story-telling brings both famous and little-known female explorers to life, revealing the challenges they faced, the significance of their achievements and their personal motivations.
With 45 illustrations in colour
With 45 illustrations in colour
Reviews / Votes
'Fascinating ... the range of women included is excellent' - @mssburns 'Brilliant ... inspiring and motivational' - @littlelibraryowl 'An impressive collection ... You can't help but be inspired' - @bookishwaytoplayMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 years
Illustrations
45 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 247 mm
Width: 183 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
599 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-65239-8 (9780500652398)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Kari Herbert is the daughter of polar explorer Sir Wally Herbert and grew up in Northwest Greenland with a remote tribe of Inuit. She is the author and illustrator of We Are Artists and co-author of Explorers' Sketchbooks.
Content
Jeanne Baret * Jean Batten * Isabella Bird * Nellie Bly * Alexandra David-Neel * Sylvia Earle * Mae Jemison * Maria Sibylla Merian * Marianne North * Josephine Peary * Sacagawea * Freya Stark * Junko Tabei * Alexandrine Tinne