Lonely Planet Kids Explorapedia

This book is a fully illustrated reference book that introduces readers to some of the world's greatest explorers, including both famous and lesser-known names from various cultures and backgrounds. It features individual biographies and themed spreads on topics such as first journeys, aboriginal songlines, the space race, and the future of human exploration. Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of Lonely Planet, aims to educate and inspire young readers to learn about the world through engaging books.

Format: Hardback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 14 October 2022
Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Get ready to embark on an incredible journey across the world and back in time, to meet some of the greatest explorers the world has ever known! This captivating and fully illustrated reference book is packed with fascinating information about both famous and lesser-known explorers from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Prepare to be amazed as you discover the stories of Jeanne Bare, the first woman to circumnavigate the Earth in the 18th century disguised as a man, and Matthew Henson, an African American explorer who may have been the first person to reach the North Pole in the early 20th century.

But that's not all! Within these pages, you'll find individual biographies of these remarkable explorers, interspersed with themed spreads that delve into broader topics such as First Journeys out of Africa, Aboriginal Songlines, the Space Race, the future of human exploration, and much more.

Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of the world's leading travel authority, Lonely Planet, has been dedicated to educating and inspiring young readers about the world since 2011. With engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space, and more, Lonely Planet Kids aims to ignite a passion for exploration in children and their parents alike.

So, grab your passport and join us on this incredible adventure as we explore the wonders of the world and uncover the stories of the greatest explorers who have shaped our understanding of the planet. Get ready to be inspired, educated, and entertained!

Weight: 876g
Dimension: 238 x 277 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838695194