How to Go Anywhere (and Not Get Lost): A Guide to Navigation for Young Adventurers (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781523506347)

Born to explore

Get outside with this interactive book that shows how explorers have found their way around the planet for thousands of years. Read about the ancient Polynesians who tracked the stars and waves to sail precise paths through the ocean. Or the Age of European Exploration navigators who use compasses and dead reckoning to reach the New World. And learn the science behind radar and modern-day GPS satellites. Then discover how to do it yourself With illustrated activities as well as handy tips throughout, you'll learn the fascinating history and seriously useful skills to become a true navigator.
Up your adventure game and learn to:
--Find north and south by reading the trees
--Make a simple compass
--Use the stars to tell time
--Build a basic sextant
--Get your bearings using the sun
--Go treasure hunting with GPS

Author: Hans Aschim
ISBN-10: 1523506342
ISBN-13: 9781523506347
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/30/2021
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2020
School Library Journal 01/01/2021 pg. 88