{"product_id":"young-discoverers-adventures-in-real-life-curiosity-and-discovery-9780711298309","title":"Young Discoverers: Adventures in Real-Life Curiosity and Discovery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the incredible true stories of children who have changed how we see the world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom fossilized creatures and ancient treasures to mysterious scrolls and glimmering gems, \u003ci\u003eYoung Discoverers\u003c\/i\u003e is a thrilling collection of real-life tales about some of the \u003cb\u003emost astonishing discoveries ever made\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb\u003eyoung people who made them\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTravel through time and across continents\u003c\/b\u003e to uncover: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cb\u003eglittering gold nugget\u003c\/b\u003e that sparked America's first gold rush - found by twelve-year-old Conrad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cb\u003eprehistoric monster\u003c\/b\u003e hidden in the cliffs of England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe boy who uncovered the first step to the tomb of \u003cb\u003eTutankhamun\u003c\/b\u003e, leading to one of the most famous archaeological discoveries of all time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cb\u003eViking Sword pulled from a lake\u003c\/b\u003e in Sweden by an eight-year-old girl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eworld's biggest star sapphire\u003c\/b\u003e, once used as a doorstop in Australia!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e...And many more jaw-dropping discoveries! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn each of the twelve tales, you meet the young person at the heart of the discovery - following them through the twists and the turns of their adventure. The children and teenagers you meet may have come from different places and lived at different times in history, but they all have something in common - \u003cb\u003ea curiosity about the world around them\u003c\/b\u003e! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSome 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFun and engaging, packed with fascinating facts and perfect for fans of history, science, and treasure hunts\u003c\/b\u003e, this book will \u003cb\u003einspire curiosity and confidence in young readers\u003c\/b\u003e and show them that anyone - no matter their age or experience - can make an extraordinary discovery. Find out how in \u003ci\u003eYoung Discoverers\u003c\/i\u003e and get ready to see what mysteries are waiting to be uncovered in your own world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephen Davies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wide Eyed Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 80\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.60h x 9.47w x 0.57d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780711298309\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/16\/2026 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eStephen Davies is the author of over thirty children's books, including Amazon bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Ancient Egypt Sleepover\u003c\/i\u003e and comic strip myths series \u003ci\u003eMyths, Mummies, and Magic in Ancient Egypt\u003c\/i\u003e. Stephen grew up in Devon, U.K., worked in Burkina Faso for fourteen years (producing radio plays), and now lives in London. He enjoys visiting schools to encourage young people in their own creative writing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eViolaine Leroy is an author and illustrator based in Strasbourg, France. She received her diploma from the Haute École des Arts du Rhin, Strasbourg, and has since been illustrating for graphic novels, children's books, newspapers, and other commissions. 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