10 Routes That Crossed the World - by Gillian Richardson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Vivid storytelling brings to life the pathways of world history.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Written for middle-grade readers, <i>10 Routes That Crossed the World</i> explores famous roads, trails, and pathways across the globe that have played a significant role in human history. Chapter subjects include the first crossing of humans into North America across the Bering Strait; the Camino de Santiago trail in Spain and its importance to pilgrims for centuries; how the Inca Trail in Peru helped both build an empire and facilitate its destruction; the war-torn Khyber Pass connecting Afghanistan and Pakistan; the building of the Trans-Siberian Railroad under extreme conditions; the short but treacherous Chilkoot Trail, which led hopeful gold prospectors to riches; and the Serengeti migration trail, traveled by millions of animals and Maasai people for generations. Dramatic fictionalized stories with accompanying artwork open each chapter, and colorful pages include a variety of archival and modern photos.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Gillian Richardson</b> has written seventeen books for children, including <i>10 Ships That Rocked the World</i>, <i>10 Plants That Shook the World</i>, and <i>Kaboom! Explosions of All Kinds</i>. She lives in the British Columbia interior. <p/><b>Kim Rosen</b> has illustrated for magazines and newspapers including <i>The New Yorker</i>, <i>The Atlantic</i>, <i>TIME</i>, <i>The Washington Post</i>, and <i>The Globe and Mail</i>, as well as corporate clients including Starbucks and American Express. She illustrated the three previous books in the <i>World of Tens</i> series. Kim lives in Northampton, Massachusetts.<br>
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