The compass
By: by Paula Z. Hogan ; illustrated by David Wool.
Contributors: Wool, David, ill.
Series: Inventions that changed our lives
Publisher: Walker
Published: 1982
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 64
Subjects: Compass -- History -- Juvenile literature.; Compass.; Voyages and travels.
Description: Traces the history of the compass from its invention by the ancient Chinese through its use by early explorers to modern uses and developments.
Notes: Includes index.