The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid
Workman Kids · Paperback · July 19, 2022
New York Times bestseller, now in paperback!
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- Who it’s for
- A richly illustrated hop between surprising places, where the strange and spectacular are never far apart.
- Genres
- Wonder & Curiosities, Travel, Adventure & Explorers
- Published
- Workman Kids, July 19, 2022
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New York Times bestseller, now in paperback! The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid is a thrilling expedition to 100 of the most surprising, mysterious, and weird-but-true places on earth. For curious kids, this is the chance to embark on the journey of a lifetime—and see how faraway countries have more in common than you might expect!
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Hopscotch from country to country in a chain of connecting attractions: Explore Mexico’s glittering cave of crystals, then visit the world’s largest cave in Vietnam. Peer over a 355-foot waterfall in Zambia, then learn how Antarctica’s Blood Falls got their mysterious color. Or see mysterious mummies in Japan and France, then majestic ice caves in both Argentina and Austria. As you climb mountains, zip-line over forests, and dive into oceans, this book is your passport to a world of hidden wonders, illuminated by gorgeous art.
Wonders Around the World
A richly illustrated hop between surprising places, where the strange and spectacular are never far apart.
Come here for
- A globe-spanning chain of caves, waterfalls, mummies, and other oddities
- True-world wonders that make geography feel like an invitation
Expect
- Quick leaps between countries and natural wonders
- Adventure-minded discovery for curious young travelers
Where it sits
| Wonder & Curiosities | 52% |
|---|---|
| Travel | 37% |
| Adventure & Explorers | 30% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Adventure & Explorers
- Exploring Places
- Atlases & Maps
- Travel
- Authors
- Dylan Thuras, Rosemary Mosco, Joy Ang
- Publisher
- Workman Kids
- Published
- July 19, 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Reading lane
- Adventure & Explorers