Amazing Treasures 100+ Objects and Places That Will Boggle Your Mind
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David Long's engaging, imaginative and well-informed books reflect an unquenchable thirst for those events and personalities that illuminate the past. His work has appeared in the Sunday Times, in countless magazines and London’s Evening Standard.
Whilst a columnist on the Sunday People, he created a popular cartoon strip which ran for several years in the weekend edition of The Times. He has also ghostwritten books for other authors – one of which won the Independent Publisher's Book Award - and for publishers in Britain and the US. He writes the kind of stuff he likes to read – for both adults and children.
MUTI is a creative studio founded in 2011, based in the city of Cape Town, South Africa. Their team of illustrators and designers are passionate about producing original and inspiring artwork, from lettering to icons, digital painting to animation. Muti have worked with various companies and publishers across the globe including Google, Time and Nobrow Press.
<p>NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH: "A<strong> sparkling compendium</strong> of treasures throughout history. Spanning different cultures, civilisations and periods in history, this <strong>highly illustrated</strong> non-fiction book is suitable for inquisitive upper KS2 children."</p>
- Tom Tolkien, The School Reading List
<p>"This <strong>fascinating</strong> non-fiction title, written by David Long and illustrated by MUTI, is a treasure trove <strong>packed with information</strong> on everything from natural wonders and ancient tombs to famous paintings and historical manuscripts. The range of topics included,<strong> rich illustrations</strong> and <strong>captivating facts</strong> will have young readers returning to this book again and again."</p>
- Emma Dunn and Sarah Mallon, The Scotsman
<p>"This is a <strong>fantastic snapshot</strong> of what is fascinating in our world."</p>
Juno Magazine
<p>"If you fancy going on a <strong>thrilling</strong> treasure hunt, open the pages of this <strong>brilliant</strong> book and discover over one hundred of the world’s most extraordinary wonders! … <strong>With</strong> <strong>the fun of discovery on every page</strong>, this is the <strong>perfect book</strong> for young explorers and treasure-hunters!"</p>
- Pam Norfolk, Lancaster Guardian
<p>"A<strong> fascinating</strong>, fact-filled education."</p>
Armadillo Magazine
<p>"In <strong>accessible language</strong> and alongside <strong>beautiful illustrations</strong> from Muti, this hardback book is a treasure in its own right."</p>
Big Issue North
<p>"<em>Amazing Treasures</em> is bursting with <strong>over 100 amazing things from around the world</strong> ... There is so much in this <strong>fantastic book</strong>. The information is presented in <strong>bite-sized chunks</strong> making it perfect for dipping into and coming back to again and again. <em>Amazing Treasures</em> would be a huge hit in any classroom library and would also make a <strong>lovely gift</strong>."</p>
- Kate Heap, Scope for Imagination
Produktdetaljer
Om bidragsyterne
David Long's engaging, imaginative and well-informed books reflect an unquenchable thirst for those events and personalities that illuminate the past. His work has appeared in the Sunday Times, in countless magazines and London’s Evening Standard.
Whilst a columnist on the Sunday People, he created a popular cartoon strip which ran for several years in the weekend edition of The Times. He has also ghostwritten books for other authors – one of which won the Independent Publisher's Book Award - and for publishers in Britain and the US. He writes the kind of stuff he likes to read – for both adults and children.
MUTI is a creative studio founded in 2011, based in the city of Cape Town, South Africa. Their team of illustrators and designers are passionate about producing original and inspiring artwork, from lettering to icons, digital painting to animation. Muti have worked with various companies and publishers across the globe including Google, Time and Nobrow Press.