Incredible True Adventures

Incredible True Adventures

by Various
Incredible True Adventures

Incredible True Adventures

by Various

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Overview

In 1927, Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic Ocean alone. It took him more than 33 hours. In addition to accompanying Lindbergh on his historic flight, readers travel to the top of Mount Everest, to the bottom of the ocean, and into space to learn the stories of some of the greatest adventures of the 20th century. Historical images and full-color photographs engage readers’ imaginations as the main content introduces the events leading to these achievements. Detailed sidebars add information about the planning of each adventure as well as the historical context. • Introduces key people involved in each adventure and describes their unique journey to completing it • Presents the historical importance of each feat, including advances in technology • Timelines, charts, maps, and other graphic organizers engage readers with the information in several ways • Encourages critical thinking about how history relates to contemporary issues

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781482424768
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date: 01/01/2015
Series: Incredible True Adventures
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 7.70(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.60(d)
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