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Author
Publisher
Orchard Books
Pub. Date
2011.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Rhyming text follows a young explorer as he discovers bugs and then increasingly larger creatures, brings them home to learn about them, and is warned by his mother that each is unwelcome.
Author
Publisher
Pantheon Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
177 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), charts ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"Placing one foot in front of the other, embarking on the journey of discovery, and experiencing the joy of exploration -- these activities are intrinsic to our nature. Our ancestors traveled long distances on foot, gaining new experiences and learning from them. But as universal as walking is, each of us will experience it differently. For Erling Kagge, it is the gateway to the questions that fascinate him: Why do we walk? Where do we walk from?...
3) The revenant
Language
English
Formats
Description
Inspired by true events, an expedition of the uncharted American wilderness, legendary explorer Hugh Glass is brutally attacked by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team. In a quest to survive, Glass endures unimaginable grief as well as the betrayal of his confidant John Fitzgerald. Guided by sheer will and the love of his family, Glass must navigate a vicious winter in a relentless pursuit to live and find redemption.
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