An exploration of rivers with fold-out pages
Simon Chapman (Author)
Self-confessed adventurer Simon Chapman has written 25 children's
books, including the BBC Wildlife award-winning Expedition Diaries
series. When not exploring, Simon heads a Science Faculty in a high
school in Lancashire and his pupils' questions often lead onto book
ideas. His ten Explorers Wanted books for Egmont, which he also
illustrated, show young readers how to explore wildernesses all
over the world. One of these, At the North Pole, was Blue Peter
'Best book with facts' in 2005.
Qu Lan (Illustrator)
Qu Lan was born and raised in China. After graduating in
oil-painting from the China Academy of Art, she moved to France and
worked as a graphic designer in agencies. She then discovered the
passion for illustration and launched her career as freelance
illustrator. She has worked for major publishers, including
Hachette, Usborne, Penguin Random House, Magic Cat and OUP. Her
artwork is exhibited regularly and has received awards around the
world.
With six spectacular fold-out sections depicting The Nile, Rhine,
Amazon, Mississippi, Ganges and Murray rivers this highly
illustrated large format hardback is packed with accessible
information about the environment, topography, impact of humans,
and unique features of each watercourse. Highly recommended for
KS2.
*School Reading List*
Highly recommended for use in class, or to enjoy at home, whether
bought (because who wouldn't want a copy?) or borrowed from a
library.
*ReadingZone*
This beautiful book is perfect for future pub quiz champions, with
fold-out pages of 6 rivers.
*Saturday Times*
Information is presented attractively, interspersing geographical
information with interesting facts from history, foldout pages
illustrate each river, crammed with interesting nuggets of
information spanning many decades.
*Children's Books Ireland, included in a Protecting Our Planet
list*
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