Women of the World: Women Travelers and Explorers

by Rebecca Stefoff

Book Overview

Adventure and exploration provide some of the most dramatic and exciting stories in history. Most readers know about the "big names" in exploration. The exploits and daring enterprises of Columbus, Magellan, Da Gama, and other men fill our history books and have become synonymous with the discovery and civilization of far areas of the world. But what about the women whose heroic journeys have added to the world's geographic knowledge. Until now, they've...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195076885
• ISBN13: 9780195076882
• Release Date: October 1994
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Fascinating Book about Women Explorers

The author really brings these women to life in 9 short biographies using interesting details and anecdotes from good primary sources. She also discusses some of the women's less admirable qualities which presents the reader with a more complete picture of each woman's life. The pictures and photographs are wonderful too. A great source for reports and school projects, but also truly inspirational.