Travel with the great explorers. Explore with Gertrude Bell
Cooke, Tim, 1961-2018
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Takes readers through the life story of influential English archaeologist and traveler Gertrude Bell. Bell explored what is now the Middle East and played a significant role in the creation of modern Iraq. Historical facts, images, and high-interest information are presented in a tabloid-style to engage readers in an accessible way. Topics include Bell's work in archaeology, her mountain summits, and her role in World War One.
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Imprint:
St. Catherines, ON ; New York : Crabtree Publishing Company, 2018
Collation:
32 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 28 cm.
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Notes:
Includes glossaryIncludes webliography.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Meet the boss -- Where are we heading? -- Gertrude Bell's travels in the Middle East -- Meet the crew -- Check out the ride -- Solve it with science -- Hanging at home -- Meeting and greeting -- Running the empire -- I love nature -- Fortune hunting -- This isn't what it said in the brochure! -- End of the road -- Glossary & timeline.
ISBN:
97807787392589780778739104
Dewey class:
910.92956.02092910
Language:
English
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Bell, Gertrude Lowthian, 1868-1926 -- Juvenile literatureWomen travelers -- Middle East -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureWomen archaeologists -- Great Britain -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureTravelers -- Middle East -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureMiddle East -- Description and travel -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature
BRN:
340025
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Library | Junior Non Fiction - People and Places | J 910 COO | Available |