The Big Book of Treasures: The Most Amazing Discoveries Ever Made and Still to Be Made Raphael Honigstein

The Big Book of Treasures: The Most Amazing Discoveries Ever Made and Still to Be Made

Author: Raphael Honigstein
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Book Title
The Big Book of Treasures: The Most Amazing Discoveries Ever Made and Still to Be Made
Author
Raphael Honigstein
ISBN
9783899557978
Embark on an adventure with world-famous treasure hunters and learn more about gold lost at the bottom of the sea, even a stolen football trophy. The Big Book of Treasures tells the stories of famous treasure hunters from past centuries; from the lost Aztec treasure of La Noche Triste to the recovered gold coins and bars of the SS Central America to the Padmanabhaswamy temple treasure found in India to the exploits of The Sass Brothers, adventure undoubtedly awaits. The Big Book of Treasures delves into the details of over twenty treasures - both those discovered and those still awaiting recovery. In-depth texts tell the stories of the treasures and their hunters, bold illustrations animate each treasure vividly over several double pages to let children and adults dive into the topic. Informational captions regale readers of all ages with fun facts, also mentioning cultural and historical knowledge and give new reasons to travel the world. The Big Book of Treasures sets the scene to tell these scintillating stories and tempts with the possibility of uncovering hidden gold and awakens the treasure hunter in all of us.Binding Type: HardcoverAuthor: Raphael HonigsteinPublisher: Little GestaltenPublished: 08/17/2017ISBN: 9783899557978Pages: 96Weight: 1.40lbsSize: 10.60h x 8.20w x 0.60dReview Citations: Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2017School Library Journal 09/01/2017Publishers Weekly 10/09/2017Booklist 11/15/2017 pg. 40
Embark on an adventure with world-famous treasure hunters and learn more about gold lost at the bottom of the sea, even a stolen football trophy. The Big Book of Treasures tells the stories of famous treasure hunters from past centuries; from the lost Aztec treasure of La Noche Triste to the recovered gold coins and bars of the SS Central America to the Padmanabhaswamy temple treasure found in India to the exploits of The Sass Brothers, adventure undoubtedly awaits. The Big Book of Treasures delves into the details of over twenty treasures - both those discovered and those still awaiting recovery. In-depth texts tell the stories of the treasures and their hunters, bold illustrations animate each treasure vividly over several double pages to let children and adults dive into the topic. Informational captions regale readers of all ages with fun facts, also mentioning cultural and historical knowledge and give new reasons to travel the world. The Big Book of Treasures sets the scene to tell these scintillating stories and tempts with the possibility of uncovering hidden gold and awakens the treasure hunter in all of us.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Raphael Honigstein
Publisher: Little Gestalten
Published: 08/17/2017
ISBN: 9783899557978
Pages: 96
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 10.60h x 8.20w x 0.60d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2017
School Library Journal 09/01/2017
Publishers Weekly 10/09/2017
Booklist 11/15/2017 pg. 40
Embark on an adventure with world-famous treasure hunters and learn more about gold lost at the bottom of the sea, even a stolen football trophy. The Big Book of Treasures tells the stories of famous treasure hunters from past centuries; from the lost Aztec treasure of La Noche Triste to the recovered gold coins and bars of the SS Central America to the Padmanabhaswamy temple treasure found in India to the exploits of The Sass Brothers, adventure undoubtedly awaits. The Big Book of Treasures delves into the details of over twenty treasures - both those discovered and those still awaiting recovery. In-depth texts tell the stories of the treasures and their hunters, bold illustrations animate each treasure vividly over several double pages to let children and adults dive into the topic. Informational captions regale readers of all ages with fun facts, also mentioning cultural and historical knowledge and give new reasons to travel the world. The Big Book of Treasures sets the scene to tell these scintillating stories and tempts with the possibility of uncovering hidden gold and awakens the treasure hunter in all of us.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Raphael Honigstein
Publisher: Little Gestalten
Published: 08/17/2017
ISBN: 9783899557978
Pages: 96
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 10.60h x 8.20w x 0.60d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2017
School Library Journal 09/01/2017
Publishers Weekly 10/09/2017
Booklist 11/15/2017 pg. 40