New Releases by Emily Hawkins

For thousands of years, humans have been telling stories of great and perilous journeys and the heroic adventurers who made them. Relive more than 30 of these legendary voyages with An Atlas of Mythical Journeys, and uncover the secret histories behind them. From the fateful homecoming of Odysseus to Mulan''s mission to free her homeland, these tales plot a course from myth to folklore to history. Marvel at epic scenes for every journey, featuring battles between gods and monsters, treacherous seas, and long-lost lairs filled with treasure. Along the way, you''ll not only discover myths and legends you''ve never heard before, but also learn all about the peoples and cultures who told them, what they mean, and where they come from. Arranged by continent, featured stories include: Jason and the Argonauts'' quest for the Golden Fleece Loki''s mischievous search for the apples of immortality San Zang''s famed journey to the West The exploits at sea of Sinbad the Sailor The Wabanaki legend of Glooscap Anansi the Spider and the Box of Stories How Māui created the islands called New Zealand Many, many more... Fact meets fantasy in this stunning collection of beloved tales and unearthed legends for 9-12-year-olds, each of which reveals something more about the excitement of journeying into the unknown. With lovingly hand-painted illustrations rich in authentic detail, An Atlas of Mythical Journeys is certain to become a favorite of those reading independently or with parents. The ultimate quest awaits in An Atlas of Mythical Journeys! For more in the same series, check out An Atlas of Lost Kingdoms and An Atlas of Afterlives.

What’s behind the eerie St Elmo’s Fire phenomenon? What was the mysterious explosion that tore through a Siberian forest in the early 1900s? And can fish and frogs really rain from the sky? Travel around the globe and even into space with this dazzling natural history book, discovering the stories of nature’s rarest events and best-kept secrets. From strange marvels of the night sky to the world’s weirdest weather events; from the most peculiar plants to rare and elusive animals; this book gathers together a jaw-dropping collection of natural wonders. Eclipses, ball lightning, pizzly bears . . . each stunningly illustrated spread explores a different phenomenon, including those that have baffled scientists through the centuries. Presented in five chapters—Amazing Space, Peculiar Plants, Unusual Animals, Weird Weather, and Unique Wild Places—this is a celebration of nature at its quirkiest and most wonderful. Written by best-selling author Emily Hawkins and brought to life in glorious detail by illustrator Vlad Stankovic, this spectacular collection is the perfect title to gift, share, and treasure for years to come.

The year is 1160 BCE. Pharaoh Rameses is dead, his tomb and the treasures within safely hidden in the majestic Valley of the Kings. Or so you thought... The papyrus scroll showing the way to the pharaoh''s tomb has been stolen. Now it''s up to you to stop the thieves before they can raid the priceless artifacts that are meant to stay with Rameses for all eternity. With nothing but your instinct and your trusty Survival Spinner (included), can you catch the culprits and ensure the pharaoh''s rest goes undisturbed? Or will you fall victim to the dangers of the desert? In this chance-filled choose-your-own-adventure gamebook, you''ll crack hieroglyphic codes, encounter ravenous crocodiles in the Nile, and dodge deadly traps as you attempt to solve the mystery and protect the pharaoh''s treasures. It''s your story, your way: make your choice and spin to survive. Every decision you make could lead to success... or disaster. Flip back and forth through the book as you play through a new adventure with every read, where each scenario might lead to certain death, or any number of unexpected surprises. Along the way, uncover facts about ancient Egypt, from the lifestyles of the common folk to the mysterious rites of the dead, all the way up to the nature of the gods themselves. With your fate in the hands of chance, no two journeys through Spin to Survive:The Pharaoh''s Curse are ever the same, and there are always more secrets to discover.

A Natural History of Dragons is a complete guide to dragons from around the world, from ancient lore and superstitions, to their anatomy, behavior, and lifecycles.

A beautiful keepsake collection of calming wildlife stories to read at bedtime. Learn all about the projects that are rewilding the world with animals and saving our environment. More than 40,000 unique species are currently threatened with extinction. From Colombia to Indonesia, and everywhere in between, animals are facing environmental changes caused by human activity. It’s never been a better time to teach kids all about the power of conservation. This enchanting read soothes little ones with 20 bedtime stories about rewilding projects from across the globe that are bringing animals back to the wild. And when these animals are rewilded, nature starts to heal itself, giving us all hope for a brighter future ahead. The animals re-introduced to the wild include: The plucky Eurasian beaver, reintroduced to a river in the UK The magnificent tiger, saved with animal dung stoves in Nepal The peaceful water buffalo, donated to a Ukrainian restoration project The adorable lynx, released from captivity in the Iberian Peninsula The majestic humpback whale, banned from being hunted and now increasing in numbers along Australia’s coastline These inspirational stories show how animals contribute to ecosystems and make positive impacts around the world. This soothing illustrated book makes learning about the environment engaging and fun. It supports a healthy curiosity and interest in animals and the natural world, and its positive, hopeful message makes it perfect for children at bedtime. The perfect gift for Easter, Earth Day, or simply as a touching gesture for springtime.

¿Estáis preparados para emprender el viaje más fabuloso que podáis imaginar? Las hadas viven entre nosotros; solo hay que observar con atención y quizá tengáis la suerte de ver a alguna revoloteando al fondo del jardín o apresurándose a esconderse en el desván. A través de detalladas anotaciones e ilustraciones minuciosas, la reputada naturalista Elsie Arbour nos revela las investigaciones que ha ido haciendo a lo largo de los años sobre estas criaturas tan escurridizas. En cada página nos abre las puertas al apasionante mundo de las hadas: las diferentes especies que existen en todo el planeta, cómo y dónde viven, qué lenguas hablan, las labores que realizan en la naturaleza o cómo se camuflan para escapar de los muchos peligros a los que se enfrentan. Un libro imprescindible para descubrir la vida secreta de las hadas y su desconocido mundo.

An Atlas of Afterlives is a haunting and darkly intriguing take on world myth, giving readers a glimpse at what lies beyond.

Take to the seas with Spin to Survive: Pirate Peril, the next in the innovative choose-your-own-adventure series that pits your survival skills against the treacherous tides of chance.

A Natural History of Magical Beasts is a complete guide to magical creatures from around the world, from their lifecycles and behaviour to how they have hidden themselves from human discovery for centuries.

Shortlisted for Children''s Travel Book of the Year, Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards 2023 On this quest around the world, you will discover lost kingdoms, phantom islands, and even legendary continents once sought by explorers but now believed to be mythical. For centuries, people have dreamed of finding the lost worlds of Atlantis, El Dorado, and the Seven Cities of Gold. As well as shedding light on these famously elusive places, this atlas contains maps and captivating illustrations to illuminate lesser-known destinations, from the lost island of Hy-Brasil to the desert city of Zerzura. You will learn about rich mythologies from different cultures, from the Aztecs to the ancient Britons, from the Greek legends to Japanese folklore. Most of the places in this book have never been found, but within these pages you will succeed where the adventurers of the past were thwarted. Learn about ancient maps, age-old manuscripts, and cryptic carvings that reveal clues to the whereabouts of these lost kingdoms. The journey will transport you to thoroughly other-worldly places. From Emily Hawkins—New York Times bestselling author of Oceanology—comes this whimsical blend of myth and history, fact and fantasy. This lavish volume will fire the imaginations of young adventurers everywhere.

Journey back in time to the prehistoric world. Dim the light and shine your magic torch to see dinosaurs appear before your eyes... Travel the globe, visiting some of its most famous fossil sites, on the trail of more than 50 prehistoric beasts that once roamed the earth. Search for the mighty T-rex in North America, take to the skies with the pterosaurs in Europe and be careful you don''t get trampled by enormous sauropods in Australia. Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Beasts is packed with dino facts, with a hidden layer only visible when you shine your magic torch. Let the adventure begin!

With nothing but your instincts and your trusty Survival Spinner, do you have what it takes to make it out of the jungle alive? Find out in this latest adventure in the thrilling game-in-a-book series, Spin to Survive: Deadly Jungle! Grandma Beatriz has given you an important mission: discover the fabled Lost City of the Jaguar God so it can be protected and preserved for the future. But lost and alone in the Amazon Rainforest, survival must be your top priority. Play your way through the deadly dangers of the Amazon in a fight for your life, facing off against treacherous river rapids, prowling jaguars, dastardly treasure-hunters, and a whole host of hazards that dwell deep in the jungle. How does it work? Read the story and decide what course to take. Place your Survival Spinner (included with this book!) on the circle, then SPIN TO SURVIVE! Follow the directions to the next stage of your adventure... or your grisly demise! The exciting story is accompanied by expert survival tips and real-life accounts of people who survived in the wild, against the odds. Learn how to fashion a raft out of balsa wood, identify which fruits are edible and which are poison,and the traditional wisdom of the Indigenous peoples of the Amazon. From bestselling author Emily Hawkins and with spectacular artwork by R. Fresson, children aged 7+ will love playing through this unique choose-your-own-adventure book again and again. Filled with fascinating non-fiction content and with all manner of outcomes awaiting you, Spin to Survive: Deadly Jungle is both a gorgeous reference book and an endlessly replayable adventure.

Featuring a silver-foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker and sprayed silver edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with beautiful illustrations and precise notes detailing the secret life of mermaids. In 1872, intrepid (fictional) explorer Darcy Delamare disguised herself as a man to claim a place on board the (real life) scientific expedition of the HMS Challenger. She made a record of her findings on the trip, recounting the extraordinary sea creatures she witnessed: creatures that, until now, nobody had believed really existed... mermaids! Following on from the beautiful A Natural History of Fairies and A Natural History of Magick, this beautifully illustrated vintage album is filled with descriptions and illustrations of Delamare''s findings, from tales of mermaids in ancient lore to more recent sightings as well as facts on the beliefs and superstitions surrounding these elusive creatures. Children will delight in discovering the anatomy, behaviour, and lifecycles of the Merfolk and how they have hidden themselves from human discovery over millennia. Pore over the anatomy of tails, learn how these mysterious creatures communicate, and immerse yourself in their underwater world. The Folklore Field Guides series is a charming collection of beautifully illustrated handbooks on topics of lore and legend. Fascinating facts are accompanied by breathtaking illustrations, all presented in an engaging narrative form.

Take your chances with the pop-out fortune spinner in the adventure-filled game book, Frozen Mountain.

Come face-to-face with the biggest, toughest, oldest and most unmissable wonders on Earth in Atlas of Record-Breaking Adventures, the sixth and latest in the bestselling series.

This enchantingly illustrated natural history of fairies, compiled in the 1920s by the botanist Professor Elsie Arbour for her niece, is now unveiled for readers of today. Featuring a gold foil–embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker and sprayed gold edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with colourful sketches and precise notes detailing the secret life of fairies and their important role in the natural world. Inside, you will discover the wide and wonderful array of different species of fairy around the globe and explore where and how they live. Delight in this hidden world as you learn all about: The anatomy of a fairy (Land-based fairies have individual, separated toes, just as humans do. However, many species of water fairy have webbed feet.) The life cycle of a fairy (When walking in the heather, be careful of the tiny flutterpillar of the Wicklow Fairy, decked out in greens and purples.) Clever fairy camouflage (Reed fairies living in wetlands usually wear striped clothes to hide among the tall reeds.) Fairies around the world (Meet the Lily Hopper of sub-Saharan Africa, the Queen Fairy of New Guinea, the Penguin Fairy of the Antarctic and many more.) Fairy habitats (Fairies make their homes in all types of places: woodlands, jungles, deserts, the Poles and even human homes.) Concluding with a reminder that we must protect the endangered habitats of fairies, and all other creatures too, this is a book to be treasured for a lifetime.