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Barefoot Books Amazing Places

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Explore the stories of fifteen incredible landmarks, from Angkor Wat to Stonehenge to the Colosseum, in this comprehensive illustrated guide. Readers will get to know the people who built these places of wonder, the best ways to visit them and their mysteries that still puzzle historians today.


NONFICTION: This unusual encyclopedia of landmarks promises to add interest to any home, classroom, or library nonfiction collection.


GLOBAL AWARENESS: With a section for each landmark dedicated to describing the experience of visiting today, children have the opportunity to meaningfully experience faraway places without leaving home or school.


FACT-PACKED: Discover abundant factual information about historic figures and their role in creating landmarks, new vocabulary in “Word to Know” sections, metrics about each special place, and so much more!


Ages 4 to 10 years


Written by Miralda Colombo


Illustrated by Beatrice Cerocchi


Format : Hardcover


Product Dimensions: 10.00 x 11.80 inches

Page Count: 64 pages

Age Range: Ages 8-12 years


“Original artwork in soft hues helps to explore the history, geography, and lore of each site, while travelogue-worthy practical tips help plan when to visit, what to pack, and even how to enjoy these wonders from the comfort of home” – Foreword Reviews


“Cerocchi’s pleasant gouache and pastel illustrations will attract younger readers” – School Library Journal


Written by - Miralda Colombo

Miralda Colombo always has a suitcase in her hand. Making the most of her passion for seeing the world, she works as a journalist and writes about travel and cooking. She published her first book, a cookbook for children and families, after the birth of her daughter Alice. She lives in Italy with her husband and three children.


Illustrated by - Beatrice Cerocchi

Beatrice Cerocchi studied illustration in Macerata, Italy, completed a degree in architecture at Rome Tre University and gained a master’s degree in illustration from MiMaster in Milan. Her works have been featured in several magazines and picture books, and in 2018 she was selected for the illustrators exhibition at the Bologna Children's Book Fair. She lives and works in Rome, Italy.

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