Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. Captain CookGreat Explorer of the PacificSeries: Great Explorers of the WorldBy Stephen Feinstein DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews Looking out from his ship, Captain James Cook saw a field of ice disappearing into the horizon. Cook and his crew had crossed the Antarctic Circle in search of a mythical Southern Continent, but could proceed no farther. Captain Cook had sailed thousands of miles on the Pacific Ocean, exploring many Pacific islands like Hawaii, Australia, and New Zealand. He made charts that would be used into the twentieth century and proved no mythical continent existed. Author Stephen Feinstein examines the life of this famed British explorer.Publication Date: 01/01/2010Copyright: 2010Pages: 112Trim Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4Illustrations: Illus. with color and black-and-white photographs and illustrationsGrade Level: 6–upAge Level: 11–upLC Number: 2009006503ATOS Reading Level: 7.2Dewey: 910.92FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Bound Book978-1-59845-102-3$34.27$25.70 "Each volume is well organized, with text that is easy to read . . . The opening chapters grab the readers' attention and entice them to read on. This series would serve as a useful resource for middle and elementary school students and may inspire them to read further."VOYA, April 2011"Examining the lives of well-known explorers, these biographies go beyond to offer information about the times in which the men lived; events leading up to and surrounding their travels; and the impact of their explorations on the world."The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2010"Explorers and adventurers can make learning geography more interesting to some readers, and this biography of Captain James Cook will have readers reaching for a world map . . . Young explorers will discover the ups and downs of naval expeditions while learning more about world geography."Children's Literature Loading… Other books in Great Explorers of the World 12 Loading… Other books from the authors 12345 Loading… Library Bound Book: 978-1-59845-102-3 List Price: $34.27 Discount Price: $25.70 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble