Scottish Explorers
Amazing Facts
Published on 16. May 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-1-905267-43-9 (ISBN)
Description
Scots have explored planet Earth since at least the very beginning of the 17th century. Here are incredible stories of bravery, triumph and tragedy, and scientific discovery, often under near-impossible conditions. A unique index lists dates and places of birth of over 120 Scottish explorers, 41 of whom were scientists.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Illustrations
illustratred throughout
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 190 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
204 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-905267-43-9 (9781905267439)
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Person
Antony Kamm has published books for adults of historical and Scottish interest. Hie is also author of The Jacobites in the Scotties series. He lives in Clackmannanshire.Scots have explored planet Earth since at least the very beginning of the 17th century. Here are incredible stories of bravery, triumph and tragedy, and scientific discovery, often under near-impossible conditions. A unique index lists dates and places of birth of over 120 Scottish explorers, 41 of whom were scientists. CONTENTS: Arctic; Antarctic; Canada; Africa; Australia; Science and the Explorer; Aviators; Mountaineers; Eccentric Explorers; Activities; Index. Antony Kamm has published 26 books for children and adults of historical and Scottish interest. He is the author of The Jacobites in the Scotties series. He lives in Clackmannanshire.
Content
Arctic; Antarctic; Canada; Africa; Australia; Science and the Explorer; Aviators; Mountaineers; Eccentric Explorers; Activities; Index.