Great Explorers (Junior Classics) [Audiobook][Classical] (Audio CD)

~ (Author), Kerry Shale (Narrator), Dam Dastor (Narrator), Francis Jeater (Narrator)

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Here are the stories of nine great adventures and the lives of the men who took part in them. They pushed back the frontiers of man's knowledge of the world by their vision, courage and sheer doggedness. They were very different people - from bold adventurers facing the unknown with enjoyment to careful, more scientific individuals. Their journeys are placed within their historical context, but also contain the words of the men themselves.

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The lives and accomplishments of 10 great explorers (or explorer duos) are celebrated in this work for young adults. Among those whose lives and accomplishments are described are such stalwarts as Marco Polo and Columbus. Also considered are the great Moslem explorer Ibn Battuta and the Apollo 11 mission. Three British readers perform these vignettes and the introduction very competently. They're all expressive, clear, and disciplined in their readings. Transitional music and sound effects are appropriate, and the program notes are a welcome bonus. M.T.F. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks (January 6, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9626342919
• ISBN-13: 978-9626342916
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #684,840 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For personal, school, and library audiobook collections, October 14, 2003

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

In Great Explorers, author and biographer David Angus presents the thrilling stories of Marco Polo, Ibn Battuta, Bartholomeu Diaz, Vasco da Gama, Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, Captain Cook, Lewis and Clark, Stanley and Livingstone, and The Apollo Moon Mission. Very highly recommended for personal, school, and library audiobook collections, this Naxos Audiobook 2-CD compact edition is expertly narrated by Frances Jeater, Sam Dastor, and Kerry Shale, and has a running time of 2 hours, 36 minutes.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Who is the audience???, December 27, 2008

By	B. Bednarz Wolska "Beata" (Warsaw, Poland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I wonder whom the author had in mind writing this book - it is too boring for children, to superficial for adults. I listened to it (i always do before letting my child to listen) and put it at the bottom of the drawer - no use for it.