Stefoff, Rebecca, 1951-

Scientific explorers : travels in search of knowledge / Scientific explorers : Scientific explorers Rebecca Stefoff. - New York : Oxford University Press, c1992. - 151 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 29 cm. - Extraordinary explorers . - Extraordinary explorers . - Stefoff, Rebecca, 1951- Extraordinary explorers. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 144-147) and index.

Wilson's Junior High School, April 2001 Elem. School Library Collection, June 2000 Booklist Book Report Appraisal-Science Books for Young People

Discusses the history of scientific exploration with special emphasis on the discoveries of Captain James Cook, Charles Darwin, and Alexander von Humboldt.

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Cook, James, 1728-1779.
Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882.
Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859.


Scientific expeditions--History.
Explorers.

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