Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Nonfiction >> Travel

This book introduces young readers to the ancient civilization of Egypt. It reveals the lives of the pharaohs and the Egyptologists who have provided insight about them.

The book recreates the world of pyramid builders, ancient tombs, and unique monuments. But most of all, it is a story about people who, like us, have always reached for the stars.

Headed to Paris with kids? Want to ensure your young explorers get the most out of their incredible opportunity to experience the City of Light? Then you've come to the right place

Mission Paris takes your young travelers through the famous sights of Paris, engaging them in an exciting scavenger hunt as you explore city landmarks together.

Say 'au revoir' to a trip filled with the stress of keeping everyone entertained. Instead, say 'bonjour ' to a memorable family vacation. Imagine - your kids will be excited to sightsee (yes, even at museums ) as...

SoCal So Cool Travel Book is the ultimate travel keepsake book for grade school age kids living or visiting the Southern California area. This book explores in artistic detail 26 of SoCal's most appealing attractions for kids including amusement parks (Six Flags Magic Mountain, Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Legoland, Universal Studios, Sea World and others), scenic horseback riding trails, fantastical structures such as the Griffith Observatory and the Getty Center, historic Hollywood monuments, holiday decoration displays in Beverly Hills, iconic sports arenas...

This remarkable book recounts the extraordinary journey made by the most influential Long Rider of the 20th century. In 1925 AimE Tschiffely set off to ride from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to New York City. The legendary 10,000 mile journey took him through mountains, jungles and swamps where he encountered rope bridges, vampire bats, sand storms, quicksand and hostile natives. After two harrowing years he was accorded a ticker-tape parade when he rode triumphantly through the streets of New York. This amazing story is narrated by the two equine heroes, Mancha and Gato, who accompanied the...

Here's a book about Tokyo that's seriously streetwise. Lonely Planet Kids' City Trails: Tokyo features colorful themed trails, from history and culture to food and nature, that reveal amazing facts and intriguing tales that kids won't find on the tourist routes or inside the average guidebook. We'll show them where to bathe in chocolate, climb Japan's tallest tower, meet a giant robot, and lots more

Join Lonely Planet explorers Marco and Amelia as they hunt for more secrets, stories and surprises in another of the world's great cities....

Here's a book that's seriously streetwise. Lonely Planet Kids' City Trails: Washington DC features colorful themed trails, from history and culture to food and nature, that reveal amazing facts and intriguing tales that kids won't find on the tourist routes or inside the average guidebook. We'll show them where to find Henry the giant elephant, eat oyster sandwiches, view the Grand Canyon on a ceiling, and lots more

Join Lonely Planet explorers Marco and Amelia as they hunt for more secrets, stories and surprises in another of the world's great cities....

Headed to NYC with kids? Want to ensure your young explorers get the most out of their incredible opportunity to experience the Big Apple? Then you've come to the right place

Mission New York takes your young travelers through the famous sights of NYC, engaging them with an exciting scavenger hunt as you explore New York landmarks together.

Say "goodbye" to a trip filled with the stress of keeping everyone entertained. Instead, say "hello" to a memorable vacation, with your kids actively engaged in exploring the landmarks of New York with you (yes,...

Toulon, France has a large military harbor and is home to a major French naval base. In 1486 Provence became part of France. Soon after, in the year 1494, Charles VIII of France, intending to make France a major Meditrranean sea power, and to support his military campaign in Italy, began construction of a military port at Toulon. The Italian campaign failed, and in 1497, the rulers of Genoa, who controlled commerce on that part of the Mediterranean, blockaded the new port. There were many battles after that, that included Toulon. During World War II, after the Allied landings in North...

Monte Carlo is host to most of the Circuit de Monaco, where the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix takes place and this race is very important to the people who live here. James Bond, a fictional British spy we sometimes wish was real, is often associated with the Casino de Monte-Carlo. Monaco; and the Casino de Monte Carlo was the location for a number of James Bond movies, including 'Never Say Never Again' and, of course 'GoldenEye.' When you are in Monte Carlo, you feel like you are in an old time movie; and Monte Carlo and its glamor seem to sing to you. But even if Monte Carlo seems like a...

Ajaccio, the capital city of Corsica declined during the Middle Ages, and recovered after the Genoese built a citadel there in 1492. The Corsican Republic was declared in 1755; and the Genoese continued its holdings, including Ajaccio, until the French took control. The most famous Ajaccio inhabitant was Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, born here in 1769. His family home, the Maison Bonaparte, is a now grand museum After Napoleon' was defeated at the Battle of Leipzig in October 1813, he retreated to Paris; but with little support from his military marshals, he was forced to renounce his throne...

rondheim, Norway is a small city on the Trondheim Fjord in central Norway. It dates back to the 11th century, and you can see the Gothic Nidaros Cathedral there. Nearby is the Archbishop's Palace Museum with archaeological displays, as well as sculptures that include gargoyles removed from the cathedral. There are other museums and things to see here, but what is so very special about this place is everywhere you look you can snap a postcard perfect picture And this is why this book was named "Postcards Home."

Enjoy this fun 'learn to read book' with its extra large print that is...

Stavanger is a city in southwestern Norway. A Cathedral in the center of town, Stavanger Cathedral, dates all the way back to the city's 12th-century founding. Stavanger Museum chronicles the city history and displays preserved wildlife. The Norwegian Petroleum Museum displays the oil industry with submersibles, a large drill bit and an escape chute; and the shopping street is well known for its colorful houses It's also a very interesting place to get to, because you can arrive by car, train or bus; and there's lots to see along the way

Award winning author, attorney and former...

So, you're headed to Spain with your family. There is so much fabulous stuff on offer in Barcelona – but how will you keep the kids interested in the things you want to see and do?

This kids city guide and travel activity book holds 50 carefully crafted children's activities that explore the highlights of Barcelona:

• The Old Town




• La Rambla




• Gaudi and the modernist architects




• The Sagrada Familia




• Museu Picasso




• Montjuic Hill parklands

It...

Headed to Florence with kids? Want to ensure your young explorers get the most out of their incredible opportunity to experience this Tuscan treasure? Then you've come to the right place!

Mission Florence takes your young travelers through the famous sights of Florence, engaging them in an exciting scavenger hunt as you explore city landmarks together.

Say “arrivederci” to a trip filled with the stress of keeping everyone entertained. Instead, say “buon giorno!” to a memorable family vacation. Imagine - your kids will...