The Sahara
Published on 7. January 2025
Book
Hardback
80 pages
978-1-83874-885-2 (ISBN)
Description
A captivating illustrated introduction to the largest hot desert in the world, the Sahara.
Touching every corner of North Africa is the Sahara Desert, one of the wildest habitats on Earth. This is a land of singing sand dunes, barren plains, mirages and glistening oasis pools. Against all odds, life manages to thrive here. Discover river crocodiles, scorpions and foxes, ancient pharaohs, nomadic tribes and camel caravans. With its scorching hot days and night-times that dip below freezing, the Sahara is a land of extremes, where only the tough survive.
Touching every corner of North Africa is the Sahara Desert, one of the wildest habitats on Earth. This is a land of singing sand dunes, barren plains, mirages and glistening oasis pools. Against all odds, life manages to thrive here. Discover river crocodiles, scorpions and foxes, ancient pharaohs, nomadic tribes and camel caravans. With its scorching hot days and night-times that dip below freezing, the Sahara is a land of extremes, where only the tough survive.
Reviews / Votes
"Like the other books in this series, this title explores the region's geology, topography, flora and fauna in their habitats (including prehistoric ones), the ancient peoples who inhabited it, and changes past, present, and future. [...] An informative, attractive, and in-depth tour of a land with much to offer." - Kirkus ReviewsFeatured on the Children's Book Council's January 2025 'Hot Off The Press' Reading List
"I enjoyed reading this handsome non-fiction book about the Sahara Desert. It's a great overview of the Desert's formation, climate, topography, wildlife, people, and prehistory.
[...] I was especially glad to see several women mentioned in historical passages, and both women and men are portrayed in scenes of settlements. [...] This book is an excellent overview for early elementary school students who want to learn about this fascinating part of the world" - Stephanie Tournas, Youth Services Book Review
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 295 mm
Width: 236 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
567 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83874-885-2 (9781838748852)
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Persons
Since the age of five, Christina Webb dreamed of becoming an author. After graduating from the University of Surrey with a BA in English Literature and an MA in Creative Writing, she made that dream a reality. Christina is passionate about representation, and has a soft spot for unusual animals and the ocean. Her clients include Lonely Planet Kids, Penguin Random House, Pan Macmillan and Wide-Eyed Editions. Christina is based in London, and can most likely be found with her head stuck in a book or following her itchy feet to exciting new places.
Muti is a studio of 18 illustrators, animators, letterers and designers based in Cape Town, South Africa. Started in 2011, the studio has had the privilege of working with clients from around the globe, including Google, Uber, Forbes, Fortune, Barnes and Noble, Samsung, Facebook and more. Their diverse team and varied backgrounds and influences, as well as their collective desire to play and experiment, have allowed them to dabble in a multitude of styles and directions, types of clients and applications.
Muti is a studio of 18 illustrators, animators, letterers and designers based in Cape Town, South Africa. Started in 2011, the studio has had the privilege of working with clients from around the globe, including Google, Uber, Forbes, Fortune, Barnes and Noble, Samsung, Facebook and more. Their diverse team and varied backgrounds and influences, as well as their collective desire to play and experiment, have allowed them to dabble in a multitude of styles and directions, types of clients and applications.