Written by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe
Illustrated by Aaron Cushley
Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge, 2023. Informational.
In this fascinating nonfiction adventure, unique forms of transportation like hot air balloons and zeppelins take readers to 12 of the most extreme locations on Earth and beyond. As the adventurer arrives in each new locale, from Lake Maracaibo--the world's most electric place--to Zavodovski Island--the world's stinkiest place--they are fully immersed into the scene around them. The text describes the distinctive sounds, sights, smells, tastes, and sensations characteristic to each place, supported by the delightful illustrations. Each stop also shares stories of real adventurers braving the elements.
Readers big and small will learn something new in this exciting armchair adventure. The real adventurer anecdotes highlight both well-known and less-discussed figures, of diverse backgrounds and abilities. The illustrations provide even more to explore, with details of supplies and local wildlife included, as well as a scavenger hunt interspersed throughout the book. A glossary at the back defines difficult terms and the local dialect words found in the text. This refreshing new way of looking at exciting places across the globe is highly recommended for eager adventurers, young and old.
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