The Big Book of Treasures: The Most Amazing Discoveries Ever Made and Still to Be Made (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9783899557978)

Embark on an adventure with world-famous treasure hunters and learn more about gold lost at the bottom of the sea, even a stolen football trophy. The Big Book of Treasures tells the stories of famous treasure hunters from past centuries; from the lost Aztec treasure of La Noche Triste to the recovered gold coins and bars of the SS Central America to the Padmanabhaswamy temple treasure found in India to the exploits of The Sass Brothers, adventure undoubtedly awaits. The Big Book of Treasures delves into the details of over twenty treasures - both those discovered and those still awaiting recovery. In-depth texts tell the stories of the treasures and their hunters, bold illustrations animate each treasure vividly over several double pages to let children and adults dive into the topic. Informational captions regale readers of all ages with fun facts, also mentioning cultural and historical knowledge and give new reasons to travel the world. The Big Book of Treasures sets the scene to tell these scintillating stories and tempts with the possibility of uncovering hidden gold and awakens the treasure hunter in all of us.

Author: Raphael Honigstein
ISBN-10: 3899557972
ISBN-13: 9783899557978
Publisher: Little Gestalten
Language: English
Published: 08/17/2017
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 10.60h x 8.20w x 0.60d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2017
School Library Journal 09/01/2017
Publishers Weekly 10/09/2017
Booklist 11/15/2017 pg. 40