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Expedition Diaries: Indian Lowlands

Simon has arrived in New Delhi, India,on the start of his journey to Corbett National Park and intowetlands, desert, and low-lying dry forest beyond. He’s searching for the endangered Bengal tiger. But early on, the trip doesn’t go according to plan, when Simon is involved in a car crash …

Simon Chapman, winner of the Blue Peter Book Award, brings geography to life, and his Expedition Diaries are a great way to introduce the world’s biomes and habitats to children, direct from someone who’s actually been in them – sometimes up to his neck! These books are perfect for sparking interest in this key school topic.

alastair humphreys great adventurers

Alastair Humphreys’ Great Adventurers

Non-fiction, Short story collection

Hand-picked by adventurer Alastair Humphreys, this compilation retells the extraordinary journeys undertaken by his personal heroes. These men and women have ventured into space, oceans, deserts and jungles and inspired Alastair’s own adventures. They may do the same for you too.

ferdinand magellan

Ferdinand Magellan

Non-fiction

Meet FERDINAND Magellan, the swashbuckling 16th century explorer who masterminded the first ever voyage to sail round the world and ‘discovered’ many new lands (even though loads of people already lived there!).

Find out: – Why he was hated by royals and sailors alike, – Why he made one of his sailors dance with a giant – And how he was saved by a pot of jam!

Get to know FERDINAND on First Name terms.

british museum find tom in time ming dynasty china

British Museum: Find Tom in Time, Ming Dynasty China

Non-fiction

A brilliantly fun search-and-find puzzle book for children from 6+, developed in consultation with the British Museum!

Tom’s not only lost in time, he’s lost his cat, too! Can you find Tom and his naughty cat, Digby, on every page? Packed with detailed artwork, fascinating facts about Ming Dynasty China and over 100 other things to find – from the emperor in his yellow robes to an acrobat doing a handstand!

The perfect book for fans of Where’s Wally!

Filled with stylish artwork by award-winning illustrator Fatti Burke. Now in paperback!

Have you read Tom’s other adventures? Find Tom in Time: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece.

stone age tales the great monster

Stone Age Tales: The Great Monster

Chapter book

Mesopotamia, 2500 years ago

Everyone in the tribe must work; all the men go hunting for bulls and mountain lions – apart from Sin-leqi, that is. Sin-leqi stays home and reads tablets in the great temples. The tablets tell tales of the legendary Gilgamesh, tales that are so fantastical that lazy Sin-leqi doesn’t have to work, as long as he keeps telling them. But when the story comes to end, Sin-leqi is in trouble…

A brand new and exciting tale, based on real historical and archaeological evidence, this story is full of Terry Deary’s imaginative style and dry wit.

the story of slavery

The Story of Slavery

Non-fiction

A compelling account of the story of slavery – from ancient times, through the plantations of the Caribbean and America, to the official abolition of the slave trade more than 200 years ago. Recounts the stories of people who were enslaved, including their daring tales of resistance and escape. Highlights the continued existence of slavery today and what you can do to help stop it.

a cat called trim

A Cat Called Trim

Picturebook

Trim was a cat born for adventure …

This is the true story of a courageous, mischievous and fearless cat called Trim, who sailed with Matthew Flinders on his voyages to map the coastline of Australia and beyond.

From best-selling creators Corinne Fenton and Craig Smith, this charming picture book brings Trim’s story to life.

the boy who sailed the world

The Boy Who Sailed the World

Picturebook

Right from the start, the boy loved the sea! He ran along the sand, danced in and out of the waves, his heart full of longing and delight’

The boy has always loved the sea. So he builds a boat and sails away on a voyage of adventure…

The wonders of the world await you in this beautiful and inspiring book about following your dreams.

the mystery of the golden wonderflower

The Mystery of the Golden Wonderflower

Picturebook

Fox is an avid botanist. He loves all flowers and trees! One evening, whilst flicking through his books, he discovers the Golden Wonderflower. But little is known about this precious plant…

And so, Fox embarks on an exciting journey following this curiosity. Join him on an adventure through forests, meadows and the mountains. Delight in the wonders that lie in nature’s remote corners. Lovers of the great outdoors will delight in a story that sends a powerful message about the environment and our wild, natural world.

Benjamin Flouw’s rich illustrations catch the tranquillity of the unspoiled, depict the plants that Fox finds on his way and take the young reader on an exciting adventure into the wild.

the indestructible tom crean

The Indestructible Tom Crean

Non-fiction, Picturebook

At the turn of the 20th Century, scientists and explorers were in a race to unlock the secrets of the last great uncharted place on Earth – Antarctica. This is the true story of Tom Crean, the legendary Irish explorer and crewmate of three of the most important and famous expeditions in British history – Discovery, Terra Nova and Endurance. Through his story, we discover the events that took place on these voyages which were often thrilling, inspiring and heart-breaking.

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