navigation

Read about Amerigo Vespucci's life and discover why America was named after him.

Describes navigation techniques from earliest times to satellites.

Introduces the letters of the alphabet through definitions of words related to the sea and navigation.

Contains an introduction to how humans have explored and navigated the world, tracing the development of the methods and tools they used to discover their place in various environments throughout history, from the Ice Age through the twentieth century.

Introduces the logic of world trade and stimulates imaginative and thrilling reading and re-reading.

Explains how humans and animals navigate at sea, and includes facts, maps, illustrations, and photographs.

Describes the history and technology of the methods people have used to find their way on sea, land, and air, and provides 15 activities designed to improve one's navigation and orienteering skills.

Discusses the history and development of the ship, its influence on trade, types of ships, and the future of the ship.