Atlas of Record-Breaking Adventures: A Collection of the Biggest, Fastest, Longest, Hottest, Toughest, Tallest and Most Deadly Things from Around the World (Atlas of)
by Emily Hawkins (Author) Lucy Letherland (Illustrator)
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.
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!
With over 30 scenes to explore, adventurers 7 years and older will find hundreds of things to spot, 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.
Praise for the Atlas of Adventures series:
'It encourages curiosity, understanding and tolerance and nurtures a love of the world around us.' - The Bookbag, on Atlas of Adventures
'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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School Library Journal
Gr 5-8--Readers explore some of the world's most extreme wildlife, locations, and flora in this illustrated atlas. The book begins with a world map and a table of contents, which is arranged in alphabetical order by continent. Each chapter kicks off with a map of the continent. The following pages depict somewhat cluttered scenes that highlight physical features, animals, or landmarks. Each topic section provides a brief paragraph of information and captions written in smaller type. In each scene, an inset map pinpoints the featured location in relation to the continent. Size comparisons are given in terms of European landmarks, such as Big Ben and the Eiffel Tower. End matter includes a "Can You Find?" page with one item from the topic, making it similar to a Where's Waldo? search. An index is also included. VERDICT A fun, informative title. However, if curriculum support is needed, this book serves as a secondary purchase.--Eldon Younce, Anthony Public Library, KS
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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 holds a first-class English degree from Nottingham University, and lives in Winchester, UK.
Jessica Roux is a Nashville-based illustrator and plant and animal enthusiast. She loves exploring in her own backyard and being surrounded by an abundance of nature. Using subdued colors and rhythmic shapes, she renders flora, fauna, food, and many other things with intricate detail reminiscent of old world beauty. Her first book with Frances Lincoln was A Natural History of Fairies (September 2020).
JNF038000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places | General
JNF051000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | General
JNF048020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Reference | Atlases
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