Barefoot Books Amazing Places
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Get ready to jet-off to fifteen incredible landmarks around the world -- from the comfort of home! From Angkor Wat to Stonehenge to the Colosseum, in this comprehensive illustrated guide, readers will get to know the people who built these places of wonder, the best ways to visit them and their mysteries that still puzzle historians today.
- Table of contents and travel tips help guide readers in their exploration
- Large hardcover format makes the perfect gift for a young globetrotter
About this Author
Miralda Colombo always has a suitcase in her hand. Making the most of her passion for seeing the world, she works as a journalist and writes about travel and cooking. She published her first book, a cookbook for children and families, after the birth of her daughter Alice. She lives in Italy with her husband and three children.
Beatrice Cerocchi studied illustration in Macerata, Italy, and holds degrees in architecture and illustration. Her gouache (opaque watercolor paint) and pastel works have been featured in several magazines and picture books and have been selected for illustrator exhibitions at international children's book fairs in Bologna, Shanghai and Beijing. She lives and works in Rome, Italy.
Reviews
"Original artwork in soft hues helps to explore the history, geography, and lore of each site, while travelogue-worthy practical tips help plan when to visit, what to pack, and even how to enjoy these wonders from the comfort of home" - Foreword Reviews
"Cerocchi's pleasant gouache and pastel illustrations will attract younger readers" - School Library Journal
"One of the best features of the book is that before you dive into the facts they invite you to 'enter' into the site as if you were on a tour! What a great way to bring in some of the aspects of the experience you would've gotten in-person" - Youth Services Book Review
"The landscapes and the architecture have a majestic quality that draws the reader in. It creates a feeling of awe at the incredible landmarks around the world and the accomplishments of previous cultures" - Books for MKs
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