oceania

Examines the geography, history, people, and environment of the Australian continent and surrounding islands.

Chronicles the events surrounding the mutiny aboard His Majesty's armed transport Bounty on April 28, 1789, using details from the wills, diaries, and correspondence of figures not directly connected to the events to uncover the true story behind the mutiny.

The author provides an account of his adventures tracing the voyages of eighteenth-century explorer Captain James Cook in an attempt to discover whether Cook had a lasting influence on the places he "discovered, " and hoping to learn what drove Cook to make such dangerous journeys.

Recounts Captain James Cook's three epic journeys across the Pacific ocean, describing the hardships Cook and his men faced, the new lands they found, and their impressions of the unique people and cultures they encountered.

Humorous illustrations, captions, and sidebars explores life traveling with Captain James Cook.

"Examines the Bounty mutiny and subsequent trials of its participants, including the mutineers plans, the journey of the ship, the trial of the mutineers, and the movie made about the story"--Provided by publisher.

Chronicles Jack London's seven-year cruise around the world in a forty-three-foot, custom-built boat called the Snark.

Chronicles the events surrounding the mutiny aboard His Majesty's armed transport Bounty on April 28, 1789, using details from the wills, diaries, and correspondence of figures not directly connected to the events to uncover the true story behind the mutiny.

The Alden children find an unusual mystery when they spend a vacation on a supposedly deserted South Seas Island.

Presents an account of Cook's life and explorations and examines their impact on history and the world.