Tierra Del Fuego - Hardcover

Lourie, Peter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 156397973X ISBN 13: 9781563979736

Publisher: Boyds Mills Press, 2002

Synopsis

Ferdinand Magellan was searching the new world for a passage to the Pacific Ocean and the riches of the East. His quest took him down the coast of South America, on an expedition that seemed doomed to failure until Magellan spied a waterway heading west. Sailing his ships onward, he passed through ominous land, where smoke from unseen fires rose high in the air. He called the land Tierra del Fuego, or "land of fire." It was here Magellan found his passage to the Pacific and the Strait of Magellan, and where Charles Darwin later sailed the legendary Beagle. Joshua Slocum, who sailed the globe alone, outwitted pirates who lurked in coves and channels. Peter Lourie takes young readers on a journey to the island at the end of the earth that for centuries was shrouded in mystery.

About this title

About the Author:

Peter Lourie is the author of many books for children, including The Mystery of the Maya, Lost Treasure of the Inca, On the Trail of Sacagawea, and On the Trail of Lewis and Clark. He lives with his family in Weybridge, Vermont.

From Booklist:

Gr. 2-5. Lourie's latest photo-essay highlights the southern-most island off the coast of South America. Named "Land of Fire" by Magellan, who noted the fires that native tribes kept burning, this area is known today for its treacherous waters and as a jumping-off spot for travelers to Antarctica. A diverse land of sheep farms and modern cities as well as penguins and fur seals, this region has attracted scientists (Darwin) and adventurers, including Magellan and Joshua Slocum, the first person to circumnavigate the globe alone. Lourie's abundant artwork includes a mix of crisp, color photographs, period illustrations, and maps. Short chapters and frequent breaks in the text make for a pleasing format. A good choice for geography or explorer units, this will be popular with young adventurers as well. Kay Weisman
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About this edition

• Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 156397973X
• ISBN 13: 9781563979736
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 48