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Dylan Thuras
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"Now in paperback, the New York Times-bestselling Atlas Obscura Explorer's Guide for the World's Most Adventurous Kid, the book praised by the New York Times Book Review: "A thrillingly imaginative expedition to 100 weird-but-true places on earth." The Washington Post: "Hey kids: Geography can be fun! At least when it involves an illustrated guide to 100 magical destinations. . . . Just don't blame us if next year the little ones ask for a round-trip...
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"Here is a STEM-oriented exploration of the world's most interesting technologies, inventions, and scientific discoveries. Drawing from Atlas obscura's deep catalog of tech-related entries, this book will bring readers to fascinating locations all around the world and move them through the progressions and scientific ideas that forge innovation"-- Provided by publisher.
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"It's time to get off the beaten path. Inspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura celebrates over 700 of the strangest and most curious places in the world. Talk about a bucket list: here are natural wonders-- the dazzling glowworm caves in New Zealand, or a baobob tree in South Africa that's so large it has a pub inside where 15 people can drink comfortably. Architectural marvels, including the M.C. Escher-like stepwells in India....
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Adventure Awaits (WPL-ADULT)
Armchair Travel
HPL Summer Food Adventures 2024
OBD Patron Picks Winter Reading 2021-2022 - Adult
Armchair Travel
HPL Summer Food Adventures 2024
OBD Patron Picks Winter Reading 2021-2022 - Adult
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"Taste the World! It's truly a feast of wonder: Created by the ever-curious minds behind Atlas Obscura, this breathtaking guide transforms our sense of what people around the world eat and drink. Covering all seven continents, Gastro Obscura serves up a loaded plate of incredible ingredients, food adventures, and edible wonders. Ready for a beer made from fog in Chile? Sardinia's "Threads of God" pasta? Egypt's 2000-year-old egg ovens? But far more...