Sailing the Unknown: Around the World with Captain Cook
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| Rating | : | 4.51 (767 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1568462166 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 40 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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the queen mum said Beautiful. Beautiful writing! Beautiful art!A delightful read for your entire familyMichael J. Rosen has once again written a "must read". It was a birthday gift for ten (10) year old grandson. Good book! However I ripped the cover when opening it. Be careful and follow the directions on the box. He enjoyed it.. I did not realize this is not a story, I did not realize this is not a story, it is actually a journal; I must not have read the description very well. It was still ok.
Rosen in the shorthand style of a historical journal and illustrated with panoramic vistas by Maria Cristina Pritelli, depicts this historic journey from the viewpoint of young Nick.. In 1768, an 11-year-old sailor named Nicholas took to the seas with British explorer James Cook on a 3-year expedition of discovery, venturing into an uncharted world filled with strange lands, mysterious peoples, and peculiar creatures. Sailing the Unknown, written by Michael J
Small border doodles highlight the humorous, or lighter times, such as the dunkings for those new to crossing the Equator. A great introduction to exploration for young adventurers everywhere.-Jody Kopple, Shady Hill School, Cambridge, MA(c) Copyright 2011. The drudgery of life aboard a ship is juxtaposed with the small moments of brightness and levity that crop up in the most unexpected places. Folk-art-style paintings continue the sea theme with the blues, grays, and greens of the ocean, adroitly conveying the vastness of the world they are exploring. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. . The artwo