Title James Cook and the exploration of the Pacific / Charles J. Shields

Published Philadelphia : Chelsea House, [2002] ©2002

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Description 63 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm Series Explorers of new worlds Explorers of new worlds. Contents "Fish come alive as people" -- Cook's early life -- Endeavour -- Tahiti and the secret orders -- Voyage to the bottom of the world -- Cook's final voyage Summary During the late 18th century, Cook led three great voyages of discovery through the Pacific Ocean, including his voyage to Australia in 1770, and acquired a wealth of knowledge about the Pacific islands and people Notes Includes index Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 62) and index Subject Cook, James, 1728-1779 -- Travel -- Juvenile literature. Cook, James, 1728-1779 -- Travel. SUBJECT Cook, James, 1728-1779. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n78091496 Subject Cook, James, 1728-1779. Explorers -- Great Britain -- Biography. Explorers -- England -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. Explorers -- Great Britain -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. Voyages around the world -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literature. Explorers. Voyages around the world. Explorers. Voyages around the world. Voyages around the world -- Juvenile literature. SUBJECT Oceania -- Discovery and exploration. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008116418 Oceania -- Discovery and exploration http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008116418 -- Juvenile literature. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99001674 Genre/Form Biography. History. Juvenile works. Biographies. LC no. 2001028273 ISBN 0791064220 hardcover 0791064239 paperback

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