Remote, mysterious, exotic, unforgettable: islands are captivating and unique places. But what makes them so special?
Some islands are busy, bustling homes to many people, while others have almost no life at all. Some are covered in thick jungle, others in freezing ice. Some are millions of years old, and others are brand new. Islands come in countless shapes and sizes, and this book lets kids explore some--climbing their mountains, swimming in their seas, discovering their histories, and wondering at their treasures.
Islands included:
Fraser Island, Australia
�le de la Cit�, Paris, France
St Kilda, Scotland
Surtsey, Iceland
Snow Hill Island, Antarctica
Palm Jumeirah, United Arab Emirates
Easter Island, Chile
Ellis Island, USA
Miyajima, Japan
Santorini, Greece
Socotra, Yemen
Uros Floating Islands, Peru
Gal�pagos Islands, Ecuador
Pitcairn Island, Pacific Ocean
Wrangel Island, Russia
Assateague & Chincoteague Islands, USA
La Gomera, Spain
Christmas Island, Australia
Author Biography:
Ben Lerwill is a multi-award-winning travel writer based in Oxford. He has written for publications and websites including national newspapers, Rough Guides, National Geographic Traveller, and many more. His children's books include Wildlives (Nosy Crow, 2019) and Climate Rebels and Wild Cities (both Puffin, 2020).
Li Zhang is originally from Jiangsu Province in China, but is based in New York. Drawing on a whole range of influences from pop artists like David Hockney through to traditional Chinese painting, she has forged her own individual approach to painting and loves experimenting with perspective and geometry.
