I love to travel...and to shout out book birthdays, so today's post is putting a huge smile on my face. The hard cover version of this book was released yesterday (I believe) and this is the type of book, which needs a hard cover version. It's nonfiction (something I always adore) and takes a look at the world around us through the eyes of someone who likes to travel. It introduces various sights and activities that kids could do if they were to visit each continent around the world. I'm hoping the photos are great (I do enjoy photos in these sorts of books) and am curious as to how the information will be presented.
Let's dive in and find out!
YOUR ULTIMATE TRAVEL ADVENTURE LIST
by Anna Brett
Lonely Planet Kids
Middle Grade Nonfiction
160 pages
ages 8 to 12
Visit our planet's coolest, weirdest and most exciting places with this awesome travel book. Whiz around the world's tallest roller coaster; watch giant exploding volcanoes; find a mysterious lost city, and more! Packed with wow-factor facts and photos, this fun compendium asks the question: where would kids go on holiday if they were in charge? From discovering creepy vampire legends in Transylvania to visiting the world's largest toy shop in London; eating a futuristic meal at a robot restaurant in China to braving a bungee jump in New Zealand; Your Ultimate Travel Adventure List is a must-read for budding adventurers who want to learn about the best places to go across the globe. Packed with brilliant knowledge, images and illustrations, readers get a real sense of what these places are truly like. It's time to explore!
Inside Your Ultimate Travel Adventure List:
Bursting with bucket-list experiences and super trips that showcase our planet's most incredible places
Entertaining and experiential approach means children learn about the history of each place as well as the fantastically fun things you can do there
Vibrant photos and amazing facts keep readers engaged on every page
Contents include:
The Americas - Create your own candy bar at Hershey’s Chocolate World (USA); dress up for the day of the dead festival (Mexico). Europe - Meet Santa (Lapland); play in a world of plastic bricks in Legoland (Denmark). Africa - Discover the secrets of the pharaohs (Egypt); enter the Forest of Knives (Madagascar). Asia - Jump in a jeep for a tiger safari (India); see snow monkeys take a hot spring bath (Japan). Oceania & Antarctica - Feed jumping crocodiles (Australia); swim alongside manta rays (Fiji).
Written by Anna Brett, an author and editor of children's books. Anna has penned a number of Lonely Planet Kids' books including: Daredevils' Guide to Dangerous Places, Daredevil's Guide to Outer Space, World's Coolest Jobs, and The Incredible Human Body Tour Discover all that our awesome planet has to offer in this epic adventure list for kids.
This is the perfect present for readers keen to explore every inch of our world from the comfort of their own homes - with all the inspiration and information they'll need to grow from mini-explorers to experienced globetrotters in the years to come.
MY TIDBITS
It's time to travel the world as this book takes a peek at all sorts of interesting places around the globe.
The Table of Contents already offers a good impression at how much this book holds. The six chapters take a look at the six continents (Antarctica is not included), and each one holds around a dozen or so intriguing things that can be visited at each one. These include a huge variety as they touch upon natural wonders as well as animals, activities, or architecture. A very vague world map displays the continents and has a short paragraph, which adds a little excitement as to what each one might hold. Then, there's a list, which breaks down the locations into categories such as cities, experiences, water, and more to help those readers, who enjoy certain types of activities more than others, which ones might interest them most. Each chapter begins with a map of the continent where the general locations of each sight are pointed out as well as a photo to give a first impression of what each one is about. After that, each location is given a two-page spread, which is packed with photos and boxes of information explaining not only the general place but information and other things to do or see at that place.
There is a vast and varied mix in these pages. Some things are well known, while others surprise. There are activities for daredevils as well as animal fans or water enjoyers. The information highlights not only the important aspects of each place and activity but keeps the excitement high with fun notes or curious facts. The photos add to the fun and make sure to pack tons of atmosphere.
None of the information comes across as dry or monotone. Each highlight listed under the main location carries only a short paragraph and gives a glimpse at what makes it special without spending too much time on descriptions. It hits a few intriguing facts and moves on. The text speaks directly to the reader to draw them in and mentions things which the age group might find interesting.
While most readers probably won't jet around the world to visit these places, the photos and information opens awareness to the world and the wonders it holds. This makes it a nice addition not only to school collections but also for homeschoolers or even book enthusiasts, who enjoy learning more about the world around them.
About the publisher...
About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
2 comments:
The roller coaster caught my attention!
Lol! I completely understand,
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