Atlas of Adventures: A collection of natural wonders, exciting experiences and fun festivities from the four corners of the globe.

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There is a deserted bay on a small island off Antigua where hawksbill turtles crawl ashore at night during the mating season to lay their eggs.

Atlas of Adventures: Wonders of the World | BookTrust

Celebrate the great diversity of our planet: with every turn of the page, you'll come across different animals, people and sights unique to each of the locations.From the team behind the bestselling Atlas of Adventures , this journey of discovery takes you in large format thro. I have been in love with the series since their first book and I have adored every publications since. This is exactly the kind of book that grabs my attention: a clear title (with a gorgeous font), and a beautiful visual sampling of what the reader will find inside the book. Organised by continent, each wonder of the world is beautifully illustrated on a double-page spread, with a summary of information and small facts about its creation, history and/or present cultural significance arranged artfully on the page.

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Fun facts and information are scattered throughout the illustration but aren't overwhelming - in fact, they are informative. Our favourite page was the one on London as we are visiting in half term and will try to look out for some of the things we saw on the map. Overall, Atlas of Adventures: Wonders of the World is a wonderful little book full of fascinating facts and beautiful illustrations. I continue to wonder through what lenses these adventures were viewed and why would the continents with the largest populations (Asia and Africa) have fewer adventures overall.The magnificent, oversized Atlas of Adventures--a celebration of the world's diversity--invites readers to steer a Venetian gondola or shower with an elephant in Thailand's Chiang Mai. The introductory paragraphs give the important facts and provide fascinating information about the different wonders and the illustrations of the wonders are large, bold and beautifully coloured. Do note the book doesn’t cover all the adventures listed on the continents introductory page, but only goes into detail on a few of the adventures.

Atlas of Adventures: Travel Edition - Waterstones

Still, we do get the impression that tourists are enjoying themselves by being in the physical location of Yellowstone, say, rather than looking at it on a screen. For instance, the first section is Australia and Oceania, showing a map of the region with all the places featured, but only Uluru gets its own section. Vivid colors, extraordinary detail and a myriad of additions really served to bring these wonders to life.

Just randomly flipped to three pages and this is what I saw--- "go to sleep under the northern lights" which takes place on the northern tip of Finnish Lapland. Explore the sprawling and sacred Angkor Wat, survive the extreme heat of Death Valley, and gaze at the majestic ruins of Machu Picchu. The book is a fabulous way for children to learn about some of the wonders of the world in which they live. As well as all the essential information on each of the wonders there are also relevant links to design, archaeology, mythology and culture which make for fascinating reading.