| 10 Routes That Crossed the World Contributor(s): Richardson, Gillian (Author), Rosen, Kim (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1554518768 ISBN-13: 9781554518760 Publisher: Annick Press OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2017 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Exploration & Discovery |
| Dewey: 910.900 |
| Lexile Measure: 1190 |
| Series: World of Tens |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.2" W x 9.6" (1.25 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. |