Atlas of Record-Breaking Adventures: A collection of the BIGGEST, FASTEST, LONGEST, HOTTEST, TOUGHEST, TALLEST and MOST DEADLY things from around the world

Product Description

Atlas of Record-Breaking Adventures brings together some of the world’s most spectacular sights and extraordinary events in a stunningly illustrated addition to the critically acclaimed Atlas of Adventures series.

Journey
from one extreme to the other as you turn the page to discover what record-breaker is next. This is a high-octane
tour around the world, stopping off at every continent to
marvel at natural and human phenomena.

From the
highest waterfall to the
deepest underground city, the
largest primate to the
smelliest flower, this is an adventure that can’t be beaten.

Whether you’re exploring the hottest place on Earth in Ethiopia, the world’s largest cave in Vietnam, or riding the longest railway across Russia, adventure is all around you in this fun-packed atlas.
Richly detailed illustrations by Lucy Letherland bring every adventure to life—as well as some quirky characters hiding among all the excitement.
Emily Hawkins’ expertise provides all you need to know to plan your next adventure—or whisk you there from the comfort of your sofa!

With
over 30 scenes to explore, adventurers 7 years and older will find
hundreds of things to spot, with facts about our astonishing planet to learn on every page. Get ready to meet some incredible record-breakers in this beautifully illustrated compendium of wonders.

Praise for the Atlas of Adventures series:
‘It encourages curiosity, understanding and tolerance and nurtures a love of the world around us.’ – The Bookbag, on
Atlas of Adventures

‘Lucy Letherland’s inky illustrations make the book a joy to look at.’ – The Guardian, on
Atlas of Dinosaur Adventures

‘… it is akin to opening up a chest of treasures.’ – BooksforTopics, on
Atlas of Adventures: Wonders of the World

‘Another absolutely gorgeous addition to the Atlas of Adventures series.’ – Goodreads, on
Atlas of Ocean Adventures

From School Library Journal

Gr 5-8-Readers explore some of the world’s most extreme wildlife, locations, and flora in this illustrated atlas. The book begins with a world map and a table of contents, which is arranged in alphabetical order by continent. Each chapter kicks off with a map of the continent. The following pages depict somewhat cluttered scenes that highlight physical features, animals, or landmarks. Each topic section provides a brief paragraph of information and captions written in smaller type. In each scene, an inset map pinpoints the featured location in relation to the continent. Size comparisons are given in terms of European landmarks, such as Big Ben and the Eiffel Tower. End matter includes a “Can You Find?” page with one item from the topic, making it similar to a Where’s Waldo? search. An index is also included. VERDICT A fun, informative title. However, if curriculum support is needed, this book serves as a secondary purchase.-Eldon Younce, Anthony Public Library, KSα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Review

“A fun, informative title.”―
Eldon Younce,
School Library Journal

About the Author

Lucy Letherland is an illustrator based in London, UK. She graduated from Manchester School of Art in 2011 with a First Class BA (Hons) in illustration with animation. Lucy’s work is strongly led by humor and narrative, creating a playful, graphic quality. Her books include Atlas of Adventures, Atlas of Adventures: Wonders of the World, Atlas of Animal Adventures, and Atlas of Dinosaur Adventures.

Once a children’s book editor, Emily Hawkins is now a full-time author. Her work has been featured on the New York Times bestseller list (Oceanology, 2009) as well as winning the Children’s Travel Book of the Year Award (Atlas of Animal Adventures, 2016). Along with her background in children’s non-fiction Emily has a strong interest in myth, folklore, and storytelling. In 2020 she wrote A Natural History of Fairies, published by Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, an