Peter Lourie was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and grew up in New England, Ontario, Canada, and New York City. He holds a BA in classics from New York University, an MA in English Literature from the University of Maine, and an MFA in nonfiction creative writing from Columbia University. He has taught writing for many years (Middlebury College, Columbia College, University of Vermont), and now makes his living traveling, writing and photographing. He also visits schools to share his adventures with students and teachers. He lives in Vermont where he is now working on an ongoing NSF-funded digital story-telling project about the Arctic, and a book about the Leakey family on Lake Turkana, Kenya.
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Grade 4-7-Lourie's smooth, first-person narrative mixes history, adventure, and personal insights, while glorious photographs of the remarkable land at the southernmost point of the world enhance his travelogue. Readers accompany the author as he rides his mountain bike and uncovers wonder and tragedy in this land. Additional archival photos tell the sad tale of the native Y mana, a people who "did not survive long after continued contact with- outsiders." Maps, both modern and historical, are well integrated. Highly informative for reports, this fascinating account will also appeal to young readers with wanderlust.
Eva Elisabeth Von-Ancken, Trinity-Pawling School, Pawling, NY
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Eva Elisabeth Von-Ancken, Trinity-Pawling School, Pawling, NY
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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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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"Fascinating" . . .,
By Becca Thompson "Becca" (Midwest USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tierra del Fuego: A Journey to the End of the Earth (Hardcover)
. . .says School Library Journal. And it is that. A real treat
for young readers who love adventure and exploring. There's a mix of history, adventure, "crisp" (as Booklist says) photos, and information told in a voice that is clear and true. The author's fascination and excitement of exploring this land on a mountain bike comes through, and he's able to bring the reader along. Maps are a great addition. Get this book into the hands of any young explorer.
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This book has some mad skillets,
A Kid's Review
This review is from: Tierra del Fuego: A Journey to the End of the Earth (Hardcover)
Peter Lourie is about the best non-fiction writer that I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Joshua Slocum was a funny sailor who sailed alone. One time Joshua was getting attacked by pirates he made a dummy out of his clothes at the front of the ship. Then he went into his room and changed clothes many times to make it seem like there were different people coming out. Then just before the pirates came on his ship, he put thumbtacks on the deck and the pirates stepped on them so they jumped back in their ship and went away. Ferdinand Magellan was the first to sail down what is now know as the Strait of Magellan and live. You see the waters are very choppy and there are lots of rocks in the Strait of Magellan. They named the strait after him because he was the first to sail down the strait and live. These are just some out of the many interesting facts in books by Peter Lourie.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Quite Adequate Indeed,
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This review is from: Tierra del Fuego: A Journey to the End of the Earth (Hardcover)
Tierra Del Fuego is a book following the adventures of 16th century explorer, Ferdinand Magellan. Tierra Del Fuego is a region off the coast of South America, which is still inhabited by native tribes. From the vmassive farmlands to Penguin Island, Tierra Del Fuego is unlike Amewrica. This book is very informative but it is hard to comprehend. However, the pictures give incredible details which supports the facts. Peter Lourie creates a story that tops all the rest.
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