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The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid

By Dylan Thuras and Rosemary Mosco
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The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid invites young readers on a thrilling journey to 100 surprising, mysterious, and true places around the globe. From Mexico’s glittering cave of crystals to the vast cave systems of Vietnam, and from Zambia’s towering waterfalls to Antarctica’s eerie Blood Falls, this guide uncovers hidden wonders with stunning illustrations. Kids can explore strange mummies, majestic ice caves, and much more as they hop from country to country, discovering how distant lands share fascinating commonalities.
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Perfect for curious children with a passion for adventure, geography, and natural wonders. This book suits young explorers eager to learn about the world's most extraordinary places through captivating stories and vibrant artwork.

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Now in paperback, the New York Times bestselling kids' book from Atlas Obscura (with 170,000 copies in print in hardcover!)

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Now in paperback, the New York Times bestselling kids' book from Atlas Obscura (with 170,000 copies in print worldwide in hardcover!).

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! 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 colour. 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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781523516148

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 July 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Workman Children's

Illustration: full-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Joy Ang

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 202.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 520g

Pages: 112

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dylan Thuras Rosemary Mosco

About the Author

Dylan Thuras is the cofounder and creative director of Atlas Obscura. He lives in Rosendale, NY.
 Rosemary Mosco is a science communicator, acclaimed cartoonist, and speaker on all things bird. She's the creator of the webcomic Bird and Moon and has authored many science books for young people, including co-authoring the bestselling Atlas Obscura Explorer's Guide for the World's Most Adventurous Kid. She lives in Massachusetts.

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