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The Big Book of Treasures
The Most Amazing Discoveries Ever Made and Still to be Made
- Little Gestalten
- by Raphael Honigstein & Caroline Attia
More Information
Publisher | Little Gestalten |
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ISBN | 9783899557978 |
Author(s) | Raphael Honigstein & Caroline Attia |
Publication date | June 2017 |
Edition | Hardback |
Dimensions | 260 x 205 mm |
Illustrations | throughout col.ill. |
Pages | 96 |
Language(s) | Eng. ed. |
extra information | Ages 8 and up |
Description
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.