Young Discoverers: Adventures in Real-Life Curiosity and Discovery

Step into a world of curiosity and wonder in this collection of true stories following the adventures of history's youngest discoverers.

From fossilized creatures and ancient treasures to mysterious scrolls and glimmering gems, find out about some of the most impressive discoveries ever made and the young people responsible for uncovering them.

The fascinating finds include:

• a woolly mammoth

• a Viking sword

• treasures from a pharaoh's tomb

• prehistoric sea monsters and flying reptiles

• a not-quite-human skeleton

• ancient manuscripts

• a supernova

• and the world's biggest sapphire!

In each tale, we meet the young person at the heart of the discovery--following them through the twists and the turns of their adventure. From a sleepy village in France and the stormy beaches of the south coast of England, to the icy plains of the Arctic circle and the deserts of the Valley of the Kings in Egypt, these stories will take us to every corner of the globe. The children and teenagers who we meet may have come from different places around the world and lived at different times in history, but they all have something in common--a curiosity for the world around them!

Some of our young discoverers saw something that seemed out of the ordinary and went to take a closer look, while others felt something strange with their fingers or toes, or heard an unexpected sound. One of our heroes even followed his nose all the way to an incredible find.

With fun, engaging and accessible text and stunning full-color artwork, this book will show you that anyone--no matter their age or experience--can make great discoveries of their own!