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Let's Explore Thor Heyerdahl
Track #
121714
Annotations by:
M Meisner
Track Category
Grade(s):
Intermediate (3-4)
Middle (5-9)
High School (9-12)
Subjects(s):
Arts
Social Sciences
Last Modified:
Dec 10, 2002
Format:
Worksheet
Track Description
Thor Heyerdahl is famous for exploring Polynesia, forming a theory about the migration patterns of early Americans, and pondering the mysteries of Easter Island. He also sailed a boat, Kon Tiki, from Peru to a small island in Polynesia in a raft no more complex than that of an ancient fisherman! He lived to write a riveting book about his experiences, called Kon Tiki. You can explore his world with this Track.