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On this quest around the world, you will discover lost kingdoms,
phantom islands and even legendary continents once sought by
explorers but now believed to be mythical. For centuries, people
have dreamed of finding the lost worlds of Atlantis, El Dorado and
the Seven Cities of Gold. As well as shedding light on these
famously elusive places, this atlas contains maps and captivating
illustrations to illuminate lesser-known destinations, from the
lost island of Hy-Brasil to the desert city of Zerzura. You will
learn about rich mythologies from different cultures, from the
Aztecs to the ancient Britons, from the Greek legends to Japanese
folklore. Most of the places in this book have never been found,
but within these pages you will succeed where the adventurers of
the past were thwarted. Learn about ancient maps, age-old
manuscripts and cryptic carvings that reveal clues to the
whereabouts of these lost kingdoms. The journey will transport you
to thoroughly other-worldly places. From bestselling author Emily
Hawkinscomes this whimsical blend of myth and history, fact and
fantasy. This lavish volume will fire the imaginations of young
adventurers everywhere.
"Intelligent, politically bold, and beautiful to browse [...] Every
bookshelf needs a copy." - Disability Arts Online In this stylishly
illustrated biography anthology, meet 34 artists, thinkers,
athletes and activists with disabilities, from past and present.
From Frida Kahlo to Stephen Hawking, find out how these iconic
figures have overcome obstacles, owned their differences and paved
the way for others by making their bodies and minds work for them.
These short biographies tell the stories of people who have faced
unique challenges which have not stopped them from becoming
trailblazers, innovators, advocates and makers. Each person is a
leading figure in their field, be it sport, science, maths, art,
breakdance or the world of pop. Challenge your preconceptions of
disability and mental health with the eye-opening stories of these
remarkable people: Ludwig van Beethoven, Gustav Kirchoff, Henri
Matisse, Eliza Suggs, Helen Keller, Frida Kahlo, John Nash, Stephen
Hawking, Temple Grandin, Stevie Wonder, Nabil Shaban, Terry Fox,
Peter Dinklage, Wanda Diaz Merced, Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, Dr Victor
Pineda, Farida Bedwei, Stella Young, Lady Gaga, Arunima Sinha,
Naoki Higashida, Isabella Spingmuhl Tejada, Aaron Philip, Catalina
Devandas Aguilar, Redouan Ait Chitt, Jonas Jacobsson, Trischa Zorn,
Ade Adepitan, and Dynamo. As seen on ITV's Good Morning Britain:
"This book is there to help us all, to encourage us to talk about
how we're all different [...] It's a really, really lovely book,
beautifully illustrated as well."- Presenters Ben Shephard &
Ranvir Singh
* 2021 EUREKA! Nonfiction Children's Honor Book "An inclusive and
upbeat collection ideal for classrooms and libraries." - School
Library Journal In this stylishly illustrated biography anthology,
meet 34 artists, thinkers, athletes, and activists with
disabilities, from past and present. From Frida Kahlo to Stephen
Hawking, find out how these iconic figures have overcome obstacles,
owned their differences, and paved the way for others by making
their bodies and minds work for them. These short biographies tell
the stories of people who have faced unique challenges that have
not stopped them from becoming trailblazers, innovators, advocates,
and makers. Each person is a leading figure in their field, be it
sports, science, math, art, breakdancing, or the world of pop.
Challenge your preconceptions of disability and mental health with
the eye-opening stories of these remarkable people: Ludwig van
Beethoven, Gustav Kirchhoff, Henri Matisse, Eliza Suggs, Helen
Keller, Frida Kahlo, John Nash, Stephen Hawking, Temple Grandin,
Stevie Wonder, Nabil Shaban, Terry Fox, Peter Dinklage, Catalina
Devandas, Wanda Diaz-Merced, Victor Pineda, Arunima Sinha, Abraham
Lincoln, Demi Lovato, Matt Haig, Redouan Ait Chitt, Emmanuel Ofosu
Yeboah, Farida Bedwei, Jonas Jacobsson, Trischa Zorn, Ade Adepitan,
Stella Young, Lady Gaga, Naoki Higashida, Isabella Springmuhl
Tejada, Aaron Philip, Michelle Akers, Lil Wayne, Dynamo
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