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Take a journey into the unknown and discover the planet’s wildest and most wonderful sights. Paddle through the eerie glowworm caves of New Zealand, ride with the wild horses of the Namib desert, swing off the end of the world in Ecuador, and be amazed at hundreds more wonders you never knew existed!
This travel companion for the incurably curious is your guide to finding the world’s most amazing secret places. So grab your compass and let’s get started as you explore the far corners of our world. Start your adventure in the west at Hawaii’s Pineapple Garden Maze, before traveling along the line of longitude to Vanuatu’s underwater post office.
Get ready to bungee jump off a road to nowhere in the Brazilian jungle, or lose yourself in the world’s largest maze. Whether deep underwater in a prehistoric grotto or high on a cliff at the tip of a rock troll’s tongue, afloat on waters as pink as a rose or swimming with pigs on a sandy beach, adventure awaits around every corner.
About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids-an imprint of the world’s leading travel authority Lonely Planet-published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
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Hidden Wonders
A guide to the planet’s wildest, weirdest places
Over 200 of the planet’s weirdest and most wonderful places are showcased in this remarkable book. Packed with extraordinary natural phenomena and man-made oddities, children will discover the Waitomo glowworm caves, the swing at the end of the world, a collection of painted human skulls, and much more. Places are organized by longitude, while fascinating photos and illustrations create a fun and entertaining package for kids and adults alike!
Discover disappearing islands and a one-eyed troll lurking beneath a bridge Encounter a cave of giant crystals and a museum at the bottom of the sea Find an island teeming with snakes and a shimmering pink lake Stroll through a grove of singing trees and witness a voodoo ceremony Uncover a secret gnome hideout and a collection of chilling corpses Witness coffins clinging to a cliffside and a cave illuminated by glowworms
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Publisher : Lonely Planet; 1st edition (November 19, 2019)
Language : English
Hardcover : 240 pages
ISBN-10 : 1788683269
ISBN-13 : 978-1788683265
Reading age : 9 – 12 years
Grade level : 4 – 7
Item Weight : 2 pounds
Dimensions : 8.15 x 0.88 x 10.1 inches
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Customers find the reading material interesting, informative, and fun for young people. They also appreciate the great illustrations and photos.
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