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Carin Berger.
The poetry in this purpose-driven yet entertaining (sometimes irreverently so) volume is ostensibly written in the voices of explorers and scientists. The works describe different places around the globe and urge readers to find their own ways of learning about the world. Biographical information about each explorer is included; an author's note provides some perspective on Western notions of "discovery." Bib., ind.