The Lost Book of Adventure
by Unknown Adventurer and Teddy Keen
Interest age: 6 to 11
Reading age: 6+
Published by Lincoln Children's Books, 2019
About this book
On a recent expedition to the Amazon, outdoor enthusiast Teddy Keen stumbled across a sealed metal container in a remote hut on the banks of the Jari River. Inside the box were tattered sketchbooks and survival notebooks by an unknown adventurer, full of details of their extraordinary adventures and escapes, expedition advice and survival methods.
The sketchbooks are attributed to an “Unknown Adventurer” who appears to have created a guide to adventuring for two young relatives, hoping to inspire them to explore hidden places around the globe. Restored and pieced together, the mysterious Unknown Adventurer’s notebooks are now available for everyone to share.
Featuring tales of peril and danger weaved with practical tips, children can discover how to camp in the wild, create their own rafts, make different types of shelters with what the environment provides, first aid and essential supplies in an explorer’s kit.
It’s extremely detailed and in-depth book that you can lose hours in, with magnificent illustrations highlighting the exotic Amazon and the beauty and importance of the natural world.
A treasure of a book for any enthusiastic adventurer and lover of the great outdoors.
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Lists of recommended reads
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Non-fiction books about Nature, for younger children
Non-fiction books are not only a great way to introduce younger children to learning about the natural world, but also to introduce concepts such as global warming and looking after the environment. From flora- and fauna-themed early learning books to detailed studies of species and habitats, these non-fiction nature books are perfect for any young inquisitive minds.