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Summary
Recounts the life story of the noted explorer, including excerpts from his own writings. Full description
Summary: |
Recounts the life story of the noted explorer, including excerpts from his own writings. |
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Physical Description: |
128 p. : ill., maps ; 20 cm. |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 124) and index. |
ISBN: |
0439271800 0439158079 (pbk.) |
Author Notes: |
Together with his wife, Peter has written 60 children's books ranging from historical fiction to nonfiction. Seven of their books are "Reading Rainbow" books, including Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie, a Feature Book. Their books have received recognition from the National Association of Science Teachers, National Council of Teachers of English, the Children's Book Council, and the American Library Association. They have also received Wisconsin's Laura Ingalls Wilder Book Award. (Bowker Author Biography) |