This is the story of Thor Heyerdahl's life and explorations. In 1947 he proved by his expedition on a raft called the Kon-Tiki, that the first people had sailed to the Pacific Islands from South America and not Asia. He also sailed from Africa to the West Indies in a boat made of reeds. This book is one of a biography series which tell the stories of famous people from the past, including artists, composers, writers, musicians, pioneers and explorers. The books should be relevant to the National Curriculum at Key Stages 1 and 2, as well as being accessible to older students with reading difficulties.
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