LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month November 2020
Nature is full of record-breaking adventures which are brought to life in the detailed and dramatic illustrations that fill every inch of the large scale book. Global in its reach, it is a gold mine of information as it takes readers on a world tour of astonishing achievements. There’s the fastest land animal – the cheetah from Botswana, the hottest place on Earth – Ethiopia, The Longest-erupting Volcano – Italy and many more. Across thirty gloriously bold spreads readers will discover wonderful and surprising facts about all kinds of aspects of the planet.
Julia Eccleshare M.B.E
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Atlas of Record-Breaking Adventures Synopsis
Journey from one extreme to the other as you turn the page to discover what record-breaker is next. This is a high-octane tour around the world, stopping off at every continent to marvel at natural and human phenomena. From the highest waterfall to the deepest underground city, the largest primate to the smelliest flower, this is an adventure that can't be beaten.
Whether you're exploring the hottest place on Earth in Ethiopia, the world's largest cave in Vietnam, or riding the longest railway across Russia, adventure is all around you in this fun-packed atlas.
Richly detailed illustrations by Lucy Letherland bring every adventure to life - as well as some quirky characters hiding among all the excitement.
Emily Hawkins' expertise provides all you need to know to plan your next adventure - or whisk you there from the comfort of your sofa!
Get ready to meet some incredible record-breakers in this beautifully illustrated compendium of wonders.
Atlas of Record-Breaking Adventures brings together some of the world's most spectacular sights and extraordinary events in a stunningly illustrated addition to the critically acclaimed Atlas of Adventures series.
About This Edition
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9780711255630 |
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6th October 2020 |
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Emily Hawkins |
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Lucy Letherland |
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Wide Eyed Editions |
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Hardback |
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96 pages |
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Atlas of |
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Press Reviews
Emily Hawkins Press Reviews
In the latest addition to the bestselling Atlas of Adventures series, discover the world's most spectacular events, epic migrations and extraordinary behaviours. -- Fiona Noble - The Bookseller, October Previews
Praise for the Atlas of Adventures series:
'It encourages curiosity, understanding and tolerance and nurtures a love of the world around us.' - The Bookbag
'Lucy Letherland's inky illustrations make the book a joy to look at.' - The Guardian, on Atlas of Dinosaur Adventures
'... it is akin to opening up a chest of treasures.' - BooksforTopics, on Atlas of Adventures: Wonders of the World
'Another absolutely gorgeous addition to the Atlas of Adventures series.' - Goodreads, on Atlas of Ocean Adventures
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About Emily Hawkins
Once a children’s book editor, Emily Hawkins is now a full-time author. Her work has been featured on the New York Times bestseller list (Oceanology, 2009) as well as winning the Children’s Travel Book of the Year Award (Atlas of Animal Adventures, 2016). Along with her background in children’s non-fiction Emily has a strong interest in myth, folklore and storytelling. In 2020 she wrote A Natural History of Fairies, which has been translated into twelve languages, selling more than 100,000 copies worldwide. Emily lives in Winchester, UK.
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