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Lonely Planet Kids Your Ultimate Travel Adventure List

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The ultimate adventure awaits in this guide to the coolest, weirdest, and most exciting super trips on the planet! Where would kids go on holiday if they were in charge? It's time to find out… Discover creepy vampire legends in Transylvania; visit the world's largest toy... Read More
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Visit the coolest, weirdest and most exciting places on the planet! Whiz around the world's tallest roller coaster; watch giant exploding volcanoes; and find a mysterious lost city! Packed with wow-factor facts, photos and bucket-list super trips, this awesome travel guide asks the question: where would kids go on holiday if they were in charge?

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The ultimate adventure awaits in this guide to the coolest, weirdest, and most exciting super trips on the planet! Where would kids go on holiday if they were in charge? It's time to find out…

Discover creepy vampire legends in Transylvania; visit the world's largest toy shop in London; eat a futuristic meal at a robot restaurant in China! This must-read book for budding globetrotters is packed with brain-busting knowledge, facts, and photos, to encourage an even greater love for our awesome planet.

Inside Your Ultimate Travel Adventure List:

  • Bursting with bucket-list experiences 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.
  • Find favourite experiences with ease using the handy shortcuts to super trips: 8 Amazing Activities; 5 Great Ways to Get Wet; 6 Iconic Landmarks; 6 Incredible Rides; 10 Special Cities; 8 Fun-Packed Museums; and more.
  • Adventures include:
    • The Americas - Experience movie magic (Hollywood, USA); Enjoy treetop adventures (Costa Rica).
    • Europe - Jump in a husky sled (Norway); Watch volcanoes explode (Italy).
    • Africa - Discover the secrets of the pharaohs (Egypt); Marvel at an alien landscape (Ethiopia).
    • Asia - Climb to the top of the world's tallest building (Dubai); Watch snow monkeys enjoy a hot 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 who 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.

Explore all that our awesome world has to offer in this epic adventure list for kids. This is the ultimate children's travel book to ignite young readers' curiosity about our planet.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781837583058

Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 October 2024

Country: Ireland

Imprint: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 237.0mm

Height: 311.0mm

Weight: 1042g

Pages: 160

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