Why Explore?

by Lendroth, Susan

• ISBN13: 9781582461502
• ISBN10: 1582461503
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-08-20
• Publisher: Random House Distribution childrens

Summary

Throughout history, natural curiosity has led human beings to explore the vast oceans, chart the night sky, and venture into unknown territories of science. But why? With elegant poetry, Susan Lendroth examines this ever-present drive to discover, from prehistoric cave dwellers to the Age of Galileo to modern-day space exploration. Along the way, readers will learn how far human curiosity has taken us, and consider both the costs and rewards of pursuing the unknown. Enrique Moreiro's rich oil paintings illuminate this intriguing journey into the very heart and spirit of human nature.

Author Biography

SUSAN LENDROTH has had a lifelong fascination with history. The seaside setting of OCEAN WIDE, OCEAN DEEP, which follows her first picturebook, WHY EXPLORE?, also pays homage to her love of the ocean. When she's not working on picturebooks, Susan writes essays and freelance travel articles for a variety of magazines and newspapers. She lives in Southern California with her daughter.
ENRIQUE S.MOREIRO studied Fine Art at the University of Madrid. He has painted postage stamps for the nations of Micronesia, Tanzania, Dominica, and St. Vincent, among others. Enrique lives in Spain with his wife and son.