How to go anywhere (and not get lost): : a guide to navigation for young adventurers / Hans Aschim ; illustrated by Andrés Lozano.
"From journalist and adventurer extraordinaire Hans Aschim, here's a lively and interactive book that gets kids unplugged and out of the house-and teaches them cool navigation techniques to use while hiking, camping, or just exploring the backyard or nearby park. With lively full-color illustrations and full-color photos throughout, How to Go Anywhere (and Not Get Lost) combines fascinating history with fun hands-on activities that bring critical science, geography, and astronomy concepts to life. Readers will discover explorers and the tools they developed through the ages: from the ancient Polynesians who crafted stick charts to learn swell patterns in the water to navigate precise paths through the ocean; to Age of Discovery navigators who used compasses and maps to reach the New World; to the modern-day pilots who wield radar and GPS to soar across continents. Kids will also learn skills like taking their bearings with a compass; finding their way with dead reckoning; and locating their own latitude and longitude. And best of all: 17 activities-making their own sextant, compass, stick chart, chip log, and more-will turn all young adventurers into young navigators"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781523506347
- ISBN: 1523506342
- Physical Description: 197 pages : illustrations (colour), color maps ; 21 cm
- Edition: First.
- Publisher: New York : Workman Publishing, [2021]
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes index. |
Target Audience Note: | Ages 9-12 years Workman Publishing Co., Inc. Grades 4-6 Workman Publishing Co., Inc. |
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Subject: | Navigation > Juvenile literature. |
Genre: | Juvenile works. |
Available copies
- 13 of 14 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Crawford County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 14 total copies.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Crawford County Library-Steelville | J623.89 ASC (Text) | 33431000658482 | New J Non-Fiction | Available | - |
How to Go Anywhere (and Not Get Lost) : A Guide to Navigation for Young Adventurers
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How to Go Anywhere (and Not Get Lost) : A Guide to Navigation for Young Adventurers
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