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An Atlas of Legendary Places: From Atlantis to the Milky Way | Hardcover | Children’s Book
An Atlas of Legendary Places: From Atlantis to the Milky Way | Hardcover | Children’s Book
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A passport to the world’s most intriguing destinations, this book is a bounty of information and gorgeous illustrations that will spark wonder and wanderlust curiosity in young readers.
Filled with the magic of myth, culture, natural beauty, and history, this introduction to eighteen of the world’s most fascinating places introduces young readers to the ineffable qualities that make these locations so special. Stunning double-page spreads offer a deep dive into each site, with fascinating invaluable information and exciting perspectives.
Readers will learn about the unique geology of Thingvellir National Park in Iceland and Namibia’s Brandberg Mountain; the legends behind Germany’s Lorelei rock and Greece’s Delphi; the diverse cultural histories of Timbuktu and Jerusalem; the architectural and natural splendour of Taishan in China and Palenque in Mexico; and even the galactic marvels of the Milky Way.
Discovering these places’ unique histories, physical characteristics, and cultural lore will inspire readers to learn more about each place, and encourage their interest in travel, geography, history, and the unexpected.
►Authors: Volker Mehnert, Claudia Lieb
►Reading Age: 8 – 12 Years
►Details: Hardcover | 40 pages | 27.2 x 37.0 cm
►About the Authors: Volker Mehnert is a journalist, travel writer, and author of a children’s biography of the explorer Alexander von Humboldt. He lives in Bad Soden, Germany.
Claudia Lieb studied communication design in Münster and at the University of Applied Sciences in Hamburg. She lives in Munich, where she works in a studio cooperative as an illustrator and graphic artist.
Filled with the magic of myth, culture, natural beauty, and history, this introduction to eighteen of the world’s most fascinating places introduces young readers to the ineffable qualities that make these locations so special. Stunning double-page spreads offer a deep dive into each site, with fascinating invaluable information and exciting perspectives.
Readers will learn about the unique geology of Thingvellir National Park in Iceland and Namibia’s Brandberg Mountain; the legends behind Germany’s Lorelei rock and Greece’s Delphi; the diverse cultural histories of Timbuktu and Jerusalem; the architectural and natural splendour of Taishan in China and Palenque in Mexico; and even the galactic marvels of the Milky Way.
Discovering these places’ unique histories, physical characteristics, and cultural lore will inspire readers to learn more about each place, and encourage their interest in travel, geography, history, and the unexpected.
►Authors: Volker Mehnert, Claudia Lieb
►Reading Age: 8 – 12 Years
►Details: Hardcover | 40 pages | 27.2 x 37.0 cm
►About the Authors: Volker Mehnert is a journalist, travel writer, and author of a children’s biography of the explorer Alexander von Humboldt. He lives in Bad Soden, Germany.
Claudia Lieb studied communication design in Münster and at the University of Applied Sciences in Hamburg. She lives in Munich, where she works in a studio cooperative as an illustrator and graphic artist.
