Long ago, people used the sky and sea to find their way. Like a sailor using stars as a nightlight, ancient travelers watched the sun during the day and followed the North Star at night. They also noticed how waves changed when they were near land or islands. Using these clues helped them sail far across oceans without getting lost.
Examples
- A sailor saw a bird flying toward land and followed it to an island.
- At night, he used the North Star as a guide to keep going straight.
- He noticed that the waves got bigger when he was near the shore.
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See also
- How Did the Pyramids Stay Standing for Thousands of Years?
- Why Did the Roman Empire Fall?
- How Does the Ancient Roman Calendar Work?
- How Did Ancient Civilizations Count Without Numbers?
- How Do We Know What People Thought Long Ago?
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