Polar Explorers

ISBN-10: 1560069570
ISBN-13: 9781560069577
Category: Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages: 118
Language: English
Published: 2002
Publisher: San Diego, Calif. : Lucent Books
Author: Stephen Currie

Description

The History Makers collective biography series offers students insight into the lives and personalities of important figures who share a common vocation, cause, or calling. The series spans ancient to modern times and represents areas of endeavor ranging from art and science to politics and popular culture. Each book includes a background chapter that provides context for the time period or events that link the individuals profiled. Primary and secondary source quotes enliven the text. These books are ideal research tools for report writing and classroom discussion.

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