TY - BOOK AU - Adams,Simon TI - Encyclopedia of great explorers: discover the world in the footsteps of famous explorers SN - 9781435143500 (hc.) AV - G175 .A23 2012 U1 - 910.92 23 PY - 2012/// CY - New York PB - Sandy Creek KW - Discoveries in geography KW - History KW - Juvenile literature KW - Explorers KW - Juvenile works KW - fast N1 - Previously published by Parragon, 2008; Includes bibliographical references and index; Early explorers -- Europe looks east -- New route to Asia -- Sailing around the world -- New World -- Pacific and Australia -- Into Africa -- Extreme exploration -- Glossary and time line -- Index N2 - This is a clear and comprehensive guide to intrepid adventurers and their travels. Discover details of important events, technology and world religions ER -