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1) Ferdinand Magellan and the discovery of the world ocean

Author

Stefoff, Rebecca

Series

World explorers

Pub. Date

[1990]

Accelerated Reader

IL: UG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 5

Language

English

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A biography of the Portuguese sea captain who commanded the first expedition that sailed around the world, thus providing the first positive proof that the earth is round.

2) Exploration

Author

Stefoff, Rebecca

Series

World historical atlases

Pub. Date

[2005]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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Text plus historical and contemporary maps provide a look at the world during the Age of Exploration.

3) Women of the world: women travelers and explorers

Author

Stefoff, Rebecca

Series

Extraordinary explorers

Pub. Date

[1992]

Language

English

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Describes some of the explorations and discoveries made by women throughout history, including Ida Pfeiffer, Isabella Bird Bishop, and Florence Baker.

4) The young Oxford companion to maps and mapmaking

Author

Stefoff, Rebecca

Pub. Date

[1995]

Language

English

5) Exploring the New World

Author

Stefoff, Rebecca

Series

North American historical atlases

Pub. Date

[2001]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

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Traces the exploration of America from the arrival of Asian hunters in Alaska more than 15,000 years ago to the English and French settlers in the early 1600s.

6) Marco Polo and the medieval explorers

Author

Stefoff, Rebecca

Series

World explorers

Pub. Date

[1992]

Accelerated Reader

IL: UG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 5

Language

English

Description

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Examines the life and travels of the medieval explorer.

7) Vasco da Gama and the Portuguese explorers

Author

Stefoff, Rebecca

Series

World explorers

Pub. Date

[1993]

Accelerated Reader

IL: UG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 4

Language

English

Description

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Discusses the travels of Vasco da Gama and other Portugese explorers who helped establish an extensive empire for their country.

8) Lewis and Clark

Author

Stefoff, Rebecca

Series

Junior world biographies

Pub. Date

[1992]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

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A biography of the two men who led the two and one-half year expedition that explored the Louisiana Purchase territory and the Pacific Northwest from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River.