Famous Finds and Finders: Searching for the Past
Velcovsky, Tom; Sekaninova, Stepanka
Language: English
Published by Albatros Media, 2023
- Hardcover
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- Title
- Famous Finds and Finders: Searching for the Past
- Author
- Velcovsky, Tom; Sekaninova, Stepanka
- Publisher
- Albatros Media
- Publication year
- 2023
- Condition
- Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 8000069997
- ISBN 13
- 9788000069999
- Illustrator
- Wolf, Adam
- Item weight
- 1.75 pounds
40 Incredible Discoveries That Changed History – Archaeology Adventures for Curious Kids!
History isn’t just in textbooks—it’s buried under our feet, waiting to be discovered! Famous Finds and Finderstakes kids ages 9–12 on an adventurous journey through 40 incredible archaeological discoveries, from tiny artifacts to entire lost cities.
This oversized, visually stunning nonfiction book introduces young readers to the fascinating world of archaeology and paleontology through engaging illustrations, real-life stories, and jaw-dropping facts. From the Dead Sea Scrolls to sunken warships, each find reveals a piece of humanity’s puzzle—and the brave explorers who uncovered them.
Packed with historical treasures, scientific insights, and thrilling tales, this book inspires curiosity and shows how the past shapes our present and future. Perfect for budding historians, science lovers, and adventure seekers!
- 40 Amazing Discoveries – Explore artifacts, ruins, and relics from around the globe.
- Meet the Finders – Learn about archaeologists, paleontologists, and their daring expeditions.
- Stunning Visuals – Oversized format with vibrant illustrations and detailed maps.
- Educational & Fun – Encourages critical thinking, historical awareness, and STEM curiosity.
- Award-Winning Title – A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection and featured on the Children’s Book Council “Hot Off the Press” list.
- Perfect Gift for Curious Kids – Ideal for classrooms, homeschool, or any young adventurer’s library.
For over 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children’s books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books, to non-fiction, and fairy tale books.
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About the Author
Tom Velcovsky is a graduate of Audiovisual Production from the Silesian University in Opava, Czech Republic, where he specialized in screenwriting and storyboards. Before switching to children’s books and the making of comic strips, he worked in advertising.
Stepanka Sekaninova used to work as a TV reporter and in the production of children’s programs. Now she is a writer and an editor-in-chief, living in the Czech Republic.
Adam Wolf is a self-taught artist with a wide range of artistic skills including analog and digital photography, tattooing, digital and classical illustration, and canvas painting. Having been interested in various creative activities since his early years, he studied photography at the Prague School of Photography, and these days he enjoys illustrating children’s books. He was born in Pardubice, Czech Republic in 1981.
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