Alastair Humphreys' Great Adventurers

Name: Alastair Humphreys' Great Adventurers
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781787416260
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By Alastair Humphreys

Series: Shockwave

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Summary

Alastair Humphreys' Great Adventurers is a captivating children's book that introduces young readers to a series of remarkable real-life adventurers from around the world. Each story showcases their incredible journeys, brimming with excitement and challenges. Through these adventures, readers are inspired to explore their own boundaries and embrace curiosity, fostering a spirit of adventure and discovery.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you have a budding curiosity about the world and love stories filled with adventure and daring explorations. Perfect for young readers with a thirst for learning about real-life adventurers and their inspiring tales, it combines fascinating historical journeys with engaging illustrations. If you're interested in sparking your imagination and embarking on thrilling adventures from the comfort of home, this book is an ideal choice.

Alastair Humphreys' Great Adventurers

A showcase of daring feats and journeys undertaken by some of the most heroic explorers who ever lived as hand-picked by Alastair Humphreys.

A showcase of daring feats and journeys undertaken by some of the most heroic explorers who ever lived as hand-picked by Alastair Humphreys.

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WINNER OF THE ORDNANCE SURVEY CHILDREN'S TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019

Hand-picked by adventurer Alastair Humphreys, this compilation retells the extraordinary journeys undertaken by his personal heroes. These men and women have ventured into space, oceans, deserts and jungles and inspired Alastair's own adventures. They may do the same for you too.

Discover the thrilling experiences in Alastair Humphreys' Great Adventurers and let these stories ignite your own sense of wonder and exploration.

Series: Shockwave

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Alastair Humphreys' Great Adventurers

By Alastair Humphreys

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Alastair Humphreys' Great Adventurers is lauded for being a lively and engaging read for children aged seven and up, introducing them to 20 remarkable explorers. The book is praised for its vibrant illustrations and exciting comic strips, making it an adventure in itself. It's also recognised for its educational value, evident from its shortlist status in the Education Awards.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787416260

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Big Picture Press

Contributors:

Illustrated by Kevin Ward

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 217.0mm

Height: 281.0mm

Weight: 516g

Pages: 96

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Alastair Humphreys Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Shockwave

About the Author

Kevin Ward (Illustrator)
Kevin Ward is a Canadian illustrator living in Madrid. He has created editorial illustrations, comics, books, animation, story games and is drawn to curious histories and travel.

He is the illustrator of Alastair Humphreys' Great Adventurers (Big Picture Press), which was awarded the Edward Stanford Children's Travel Book of the Year, the ALCS Educational Writers Award and the Teach Primary Book Award for non-fiction.

His picture book work was also selected for exhibition at the 2017 Bologna Children's Book Fair.