Atlas of Record-Breaking Adventures - by Emily Hawkins (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"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."--Provided by publisher.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><i>Atlas of Record-Breaking Adventures</i> 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.</b> <p/> Journey <b>from one extreme to the other</b> as you turn the page to discover what record-breaker is next. This is a high-octane <b>tour around the world</b>, stopping off at every continent to <b>marvel at natural and human phenomena</b>. <p/> From the <b>highest waterfall</b> to the <b>deepest underground city</b>, the <b>largest primate</b> to the <b>smelliest flower</b>, this is an adventure that can't be beaten. <ul><li>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.</li><li>Richly detailed illustrations by Lucy Letherland bring every adventure to life--as well as some quirky characters hiding among all the excitement.</li><li>Emily Hawkins' expertise provides all you need to know to plan your next adventure--or whisk you there from the comfort of your sofa!</li></ul>With <b>over 30 scenes to explore</b>, adventurers 7 years and older will find <b>hundreds of things to spot</b>, with facts about our astonishing planet to learn on every page. Get ready to meet some incredible record-breakers in this beautifully illustrated compendium of wonders. <p/><b>Praise for the Atlas of Adventures series: </b> <br> 'It encourages curiosity, understanding and tolerance and nurtures a love of the world around us.' - The Bookbag, on <i>Atlas of Adventures</i> <p/> 'Lucy Letherland's inky illustrations make the book a joy to look at.' - The Guardian, on <i>Atlas of Dinosaur Adventures</i> <p/> '... it is akin to opening up a chest of treasures.' - BooksforTopics, on <i>Atlas of Adventures: Wonders of the World</i> <p/> 'Another absolutely gorgeous addition to the Atlas of Adventures series.' - Goodreads, on <i>Atlas of Ocean Adventures</i><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>"A fun, informative title."</b>--<b>Eldon Younce</b>, <i><b>School Library Journal</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Lucy Letherland</b> is an illustrator based in London, UK. She graduated from Manchester School of Art in 2011 with a First Class BA (Hons) in illustration with animation. Lucy's work is strongly led by humor and narrative, creating a playful, graphic quality. Her books include<i> Atlas of Adventures</i>, <i>Atlas of Adventures: Wonders of the World</i>, <i> Atlas of Animal Adventures</i>, and <i>Atlas of Dinosaur Adventures</i>.</p> <p>Once a children's book editor, <b> Emily Hawkins</b> is now a full-time author. Her work has been featured on the New York Times bestseller list (<i>Oceanology</i>, 2009) as well as winning the Children's Travel Book of the Year Award (<i>Atlas of Animal Adventures</i>, 2016). Along with her background in children's non-fiction Emily has a strong interest in myth, folklore, and storytelling. In 2020 she wrote <i>A Natural History of Fairies</i>, published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group, which has been translated into eleven languages. Emily holds a first-class English degree from Nottingham University, and lives in Winchester, UK, with her young family.</p></p>
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