10 Routes That Crossed the World Contributor(s): Richardson, Gillian (Author), Rosen, Kim (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 155451875X ISBN-13: 9781554518753 Publisher: Annick Press OUR PRICE: $11.66 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Exploration & Discovery |
Dewey: 910.900 |
Lexile Measure: 1190 |
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.2" W x 9.4" (1.00 lbs) 164 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Written for middle-grade readers, 10 Routes That Crossed the World explores famous roads, trails, and pathways across the globe that have played a significant role in human history. Chapter subjects include the first crossing of humans into North America across the Bering Strait; the Camino de Santiago trail in Spain and its importance to pilgrims for centuries; how the Inca Trail in Peru helped both build an empire and facilitate its destruction; the war-torn Khyber Pass connecting Afghanistan and Pakistan; the building of the Trans-Siberian Railroad under extreme conditions; the short but treacherous Chilkoot Trail, which led hopeful gold prospectors to riches; and the Serengeti migration trail, traveled by millions of animals and Maasai people for generations. Dramatic fictionalized stories with accompanying artwork open each chapter, and colorful pages include a variety of archival and modern photos. |