Teachers and intermediate aged students will find this book full of interesting information about many well known explorers. What they won't find are exaggerated claims, found in some social studies text books, of the bravery and importance of well known explorers. Written in interesting prose, each chapter of this book reveals the foibles, faults and mission of an explorer. A valuable resource for teachers, this book will help balance dry, older or current textbook writing that rarely hints at the darker side of history. Students will be surprised by the human qualities, both light and dark, of these historical figures. This book provides information but allows them to make up their own mind about the importance of these explorers' role in history.

This book is a great item for every golfer who likes to wager. Everyone who has bet on golf knows how the rules of a bet can come into question when there is some money on the line. With this book in hand your group can play new games and not worry about getting the rules of the game correct. Next time you want to play $2 Nassau you wont have to spend 20 minutes explaining it to a newcomer.

This book is a great resource for anyone who works with young children and wants to introduce puppetry into the classroom.
Super ideas! Pictures and graphics add a lot. I had the privilege of studying with Tamara Hunt and she is incredible.