Amazing Treasures: 100+ Objects and Places That Will Boggle Your Mind (Our Amazing World #2)

by David Long (Author)

Amazing Treasures: 100+ Objects and Places That Will Boggle Your Mind (Our Amazing World #2)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Series: Amazing World

Explore history, culture, geology, and the environment through treasures ancient and modern! Discover 100+ of the world's most extraordinary man-made and natural treasures, objects and places.

Giant gemstones, precious artworks, architectural wonders, intriguing ruins, moon rocks, and more! Treasures both natural and man-made make an appearance in a tour which stretches across thousands of years and all around the globe. Discover sunken wrecks loaded with pirate gold, the abandoned tombs of the world's most powerful rulers, and even meteorites - treasures from outer space! A central foldout map reveals the locations of all the treasures featured in the book, while award-winning author David Long also addresses contemporary topics such as our threatened natural wonders and the ownership of cultural treasures.

The perfect book for any curious explorer or treasure-hunter aged 7+

Other titles in the Our Amazing World series include:

  • Amazing Islands
  • Amazing Rivers
  • Amazing Animals
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Kirkus

A trove of wonders natural and otherwise, from fabled caches to jaw-dropping sites and sights. Long defines treasure broadly enough to include not only assorted gems and golden hoards, but the Great Barrier Reef, moon rocks, and the lost library of Alexandria. ... There is also a world map on the center spread that serves as a supplemental index.

School Library Journal

Gr 2-6--The second installment in the "Our Amazing World" series spotlights fascinating treasures from around the world. The text begins with an explanation of what makes a treasure, which is defined as "anything that's important or valuable to someone." That definition encompasses an array of items, places, and natural wonders. As a result, the book offers a wide study of world history, people, and cultural artifacts. Each spread contains multiple vignettes organized by theme. Each illustration is accompanied by an informational paragraph. One spread focuses on fossils, with scenes showing different dinosaur discoveries from Tanzania and China, and the strange Cambrian creatures found in Canada's Burgess Shale. Another spread spotlights architectural treasures, with depictions and descriptions of the Taj Mahal, Pantheon, Hagia Sophia, and the Palace of Versailles. The artwork is lush and immersive. A foldout world map adds additional interest, showing the location of many of the world's treasures. Pages teem with exciting discoveries, such as the Svalbard Seed Vault in Norway, the Moai of Easter Island, and the Benin Bronzes. VERDICT An illuminating international treasure hunt sure to invite repeat perusals; a welcome addition to nonfiction collections.--Alyssa Annico, Youngstown State Univ., OH

Copyright 2021 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Review quotes

Selected for Children's Book Committee's Notable Social Studies List 2022

Selected for Bank Street's Best Children's Books List 2022

Selected for School Library Journal's Summer Reading List 2021 for Middle-Graders

"Young readers ages 7-11 will thoroughly enjoy discovering sunken wrecks loaded with pirate gold, the abandoned tombs of the world's most powerful rulers, and even meteorites, and even treasures from outer space!" —Midwest Book Review

"A central foldout map reveals the locations of all the treasures featured in the multi illustrated pages of Amazing Treasures, while author David Long also addresses contemporary topics such as our threatened natural wonders and the ownership of cultural treasures — making Amazing Treasures certain to be an enduringly popular addition to family, elementary school, middle school, and community library collections for young readers." —Midwest Book Review

"The illustrations are bright and engaging. They show accurate descriptions of the objects. A fun book for historians and treasure hunters alike." —Stephanie Tournas, Youth Services Book Review

David Long
Writer and historian David Long is the author of the acclaimed Animals' VC: For Gallantry and Devotion and the Blue Peter award-winning author of Survivors, Heroes and Rescue, which have total combined sales of 50,000 copies. He lives in Suffolk and has two teenage sons. Simon Tyler is an author, illustrator and graphic designer. In 2013 he launched the acclaimed infographic poster brand Atomic Printworks. His books include Bugs, Insects and Adventures in Space. He lives on the Sussex coast with his young family, and enjoys climbing rocks and collecting bicycles.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781912920501
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
What on Earth Books
Publication date
February 02, 2021
Series
Amazing World
BISAC categories
JNF006040 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Art | History
JNF025080 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Exploration & Discovery
JNF051170 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Discoveries
JNF052010 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science | Archaeology
JNF025020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Ancient
JNF066000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Pirates
JNF004000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Antiques & Collectibles
Library of Congress categories
History
Picture books
Art
Buried treasure
Antiquities
Archaeology
Treasure troves
Civilization, Ancient
History, Ancient
Trivia and miscellanea
Informational works
Coins, Ancient

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