In Franklin: Tragic Hero of Polar navigation, Andrew Lambert re-examines the life of Franklin with his customary brilliance & authority, & discovers a character far more complex, & more truly heroic, than previous histories have allowed. In 1845, Captain Sir John Franklin led a large, well equipped expedition to complete the conquest of the Canadian Arctic: to find the fabled North West Passage connecting the North Atlantic to the North Pacific. Yet Franklin, his ships & men were fated never to return. The cause of their loss remains a mystery. Shocked by the loss of all 129 officers & men, & sickened by reports of cannibalism, the Victorians recreated Franklin as a brave Christian hero who laid down his life, & those of his men. Later generations have been more sceptical about Franklin & his supposed selfless devotion to duty. But does either view really explain why this outstanding scientific navigator found his ships trapped in pack ice seventy miles from the magnetic north? ...

This superb 30cm (12”) globe is ideal for anyone on a budget, as it combines Replogle’s renowned quality with an affordable ...

Franklin the dragon loves stories & loves reading stories to people too, but everyone is too scared to even talk to him. One day, he meets a girl named Luna who, rather than being afraid, is fascinated to meet Franklin, having recently read all about dragons in one of her books. They instantly become friends & talk nonstop about what they`ve read: books about roller-skating, King Arthur, spiders, & how to do kung fu. Together they hatch a plan to share their love of books with others by opening a bookshop--a flying bookshop, that is--right on Franklin`s back! Franklin, a well-read & peace-loving dragon, & Luna, a young girl with an independent spirit & an insatiable love of reading, make fantastic role models for young children. Franklin`s Flying Bookshop brings the magic of classic fairy tales into the twenty-first century through exquisite illustrations, & will enchant children as well as anyone who loves books. ...

`I LOVE it. It is so touching & original & delightful. Katie`s illustrations are a perfect match for the text, too` Jacqueline Wilson Franklin the dragon loves stories & loves reading stories to people too, but everyone is too scared to even look at him. One day he meets a girl named Luna who, far from being scared, is fascinated to meet Franklin, having recently read all about dragons in one of her books. They instantly become friends & talk non-stop about what they`ve read: books about roller skating, King Arthur, spiders & how to do kung fu. Together, they hatch a plan to share their love of books with others by opening a bookshop
- a flying bookshop, that is
- right on Franklin`s back!

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Frankurt (Oder) on a topographic map at 1:200, 000 from the Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie, Germany’s federal mapping agency. The map covers an area of Approx. 100 x 90km. This map is belongs to a series of 58 topographic maps from Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie, the federal cartographic agency of Germany responsible for topographic mapping at 1:200, 000 & maps at smaller scales (the more detailed topographic & leisure maps are prepared & published by the survey organizations of the individual states). Cartography is from the 200K topographic survey & the maps have very elegant, modern look whilst retaining the traditional German presentation of names of smaller towns & villages in italics. Contours are at 12, 5m intervals, enhanced by relief shading, with colouring for woodlands, moors, marches, vineyards & hop plantations. Waterways & rivers are also described in detail, with currents, waterfalls, dams, & jetties clearly marked. Road network, graded into five types, highlights in colour national & regional roads; no driving distances are marked Railway network is also shown in detail, with stations, goods only lines, etc. The maps show administrative boundaries of states & counties, & have a UTM grid plus margin ticks for latitude & longitude at 2’ intervals. Map legend is in German only.PLEASE NOTE: maps in this series provide an excellent presentation of the areas covered by them, with plenty of place names & detailed representation of the road network, & will appeal to anyone who likes quality cartography, but they are not necessarily the best option for holiday & business travel. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Detailed map of the island with contours at 20m intervals plus colouring & graphics to indicate various types of terrain & protected areas, including national & marine parks. Four scenic drives are highlighted & given brief descriptions. The map also shows vehicle entry restrictions, tracks, & footpaths, including the Fraser Island Great Walk. A wide range of symbols highlight facilities such as accommodation (backpackers accommodation, campsites & caravan parks, etc.), water & fuel supplies, rubbish disposal sites, boat anchorage, sport & recreational facilities, places of interest, etc. Five insets provide plans of the main accommodation areas, with two more showing the Central Station
- Lake Mc Kenzie area at 1:24, 600 & the Rainbow Beach
- Inskip Point at 1:80, 000. The reverse is devoted to tourist information on the island's history, natural features, facilities & permit requirements, & dingo etiquette, etc. This title is part of Hema

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Fraser Island on a detailed contoured map at 1:130, 000 from Hema highlighting four scenic drives, with nine panels providing map enlargements and/or aerial photos with more detailed information on tourist facilities, plus water transport connections with the mainl&, permits & other regulations, etc, On one side is a map of the whole island at 1:130, 000 with its topography shown by contours at 20m intervals. Vehicle tracks include routes GPS-plotted by the publishers, with highlighting for four special scenic drives. Beach camping zones are marked & a wide range of symbols indicate various tourist services & facilities. Surrounding the map are panels showing various parts of the islands in greater detail on map enlargements and/or aerial photos. The main map & the enlargements have latitude & longitude lines for GPS. Coverage of the adjoining mainland

Includes:: Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Tin Can Bay & Rainbow Beach. On the reverse are descriptions of main places of interest, illustrated with colour photos, accommodation recommendations, a list of useful contacts, details of water transport connections with the mainland including fares, etc. Also provided is information about visitors

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The Fraser Island
- CD-ROM offers Hema's popular Fraser Island paper map at 1:130, 000 in a format ready for use with your PC
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Fraser Island is one of the most diverse 4WD destinations in Australia, with beaches, rainforests, perched lakes, sand blows & more fitting into the world’s largest sand isl&. The mapping is highly detailed (1:130, 000), with 4WD tracks field checked by the Hema Map Patrol, while hybrid satellite inset maps of Waddy Point, Orchid Beach, Cathedral Beach, Happy Valley, Kingfisher Bay, Eurong & Second Valley are also included. On the reverse is a wealth of information for enjoying Fraser Isl&, including touring information on each distinct region, things to do, island access, permit information, accommodation, useful contacts & helpful insights for sand driving. ...

Double-sided map from ITMB combining coverage of the south-western tip of British Columbia at 1:250, 000 with a more detailed road map of the Vancouver conurbation. On one side is a road map covering the area from Vancouver northwards to Whistler & eastwards beyond the Fraser Valley to Princeton. The map has altitude colouring with spot heights & names of mountain ranges. Road network

Includes:: 4WD tracks, distinguishing between dry season only & all weather routes. A wide range of symbols highlight various recreational areas for hiking, mountaineering, horse riding, mountain biking, etc., campgrounds & RV sites, selected hotels, etc. The map has margin ticks at 15’ intervals & an index of localities. On the reverse is a more detailed map at 1:50, 000 showing main roads across the Vancouver conurbation, including North & West Vancouver, & extending eastwards along the Fraser River to Langley, Maple Ridge & Port Coquitlam. Also included are a small street plan of downtown Vancouver & a detailed plan of the Whistler Village, both indicating various facilities & places of interest. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link.

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