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The Riddle of the Compass: The Invention That Changed the WorldThe story of the compass is shrouded in mystery and myth, yet most will agree it begins around the time of the birth of Christ in ancient China. A mysterious lodestone whose powers affected metal was known to the Chinese emperor. When this piece of metal was suspended in water, it always pointed north. This unexplainable occurrence led to the stone's use in feng shui, the Chinese art of finding the right location. However, it was the Italians, more
The story of the compass is shrouded in mystery and myth, yet most will agree it begins around the time of the birth of Christ in ancient China. A mysterious lodestone whose powers affected metal was known to the Chinese emperor. When this piece of metal was suspended in water, it always pointed north. This unexplainable occurrence led to the stone's use in feng shui, the Chinese art of finding the right location. However, it was the Italians, more than a thousand years later, who discovered the ultimate destiny of the lodestone and unleashed its formidable powers. In Amalfi sometime in the twelfth century, the compass was born, crowning the Italians as the new rulers of the seas and heralding the onset of the modern world. Retracing the roots of the compass and sharing the fascinating story of navigation through the ages, The Riddle of the Compass is Aczel at his most entertaining and insightful.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Mariner Books
Published: 05/02/2002
ISBN: 9780156007535
Pages: 178
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.40w x 0.50d
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★★★★★ 5
Super cute
Format: Board book
Nice book. My granddaughter loves it.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2026
★★★★★ 5
You can't go wrong with Dr Seuss
Format: Board book
Dr Seuss is always Just Right! This was a first Valentine's Day present for Thing 1 and Thing 2 (4 month old twins) even if Mom is still not so sure with my naming them but it kinda stuck before the gender reveal so there you go. The 4-year-old Big Bro will be reading it to the baby brothers in no time. The quality, size, low price for a hardback book to be read and read and read is perfect. It was so appropriate for the little dudes.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great De Seuss story
Format: Board book
Another cute Dr Seuss story . Colorful pictures and a darling story. The kids love the book and makes a great Valentine’s gift.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great beginner book
Format: Board book
This is a great story and kids can try to read a long great beginner book
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Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Cute Valentine's Day book
Format: Board book
We absolutely love the Dr. Seuss Things books! We have the entire series, and this one is super cute for the month of February! It makes the perfect Valentine's Day gift for your little one!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2026