Overview
Wild Animals of The North creator, Dieter Braun, explores of mountains of the world in his latest nonfiction picturebook. Mountains have been the fascination (and sometimes the downfall) of adventurers and explorers throughout history. Meet the animal inhabitants of these rocky peaks, as well as the brave travelers who challenged their great heights. Climb into this immersive book and explore the top of the world, from the peaks of Kilimanjaro to the summit of Mount Everest. Revel in the lush illustrations by Wild Animals of The North creator, Dieter Braun, in this celebration of mountains all over the world.
Full Product Details
Author: Dieter Braun ,
Dieter Braun
Publisher: Flying Eye Books
Imprint: Flying Eye Books
Dimensions:
Width: 25.10cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 28.70cm
Weight: 0.658kg
ISBN: 9781912497942
ISBN 10: 1912497948
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 05 June 2018
Recommended Age: From 5 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Not yet available
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Language: English
Reviews
. . . gifted with bold visuals and a beguiling sense of appreciation for nature's beauties. -Kirkus Reviews
[...] gifted with bold visuals and a beguiling sense of appreciation for nature's beauties. --Kirkus Reviews The art is striking: filling each page, beautifully angular graphics interpret rather than literally depict what is happening on and around these massive natural formations, many with supporting captions. [...] a fun exploration --Booklist From icy glaciers to fiery volcanic peaks and summits made of rock and sand, the breathtaking mountains of the world emerge in a comprehensive and engaging compilation that explores the highest heights known to man. --Foreword Reviews
[...] gifted with bold visuals and a beguiling sense of appreciation for nature's beauties. -Kirkus Reviews The art is striking: filling each page, beautifully angular graphics interpret rather than literally depict what is happening on and around these massive natural formations, many with supporting captions. [...] a fun exploration -Booklist From icy glaciers to fiery volcanic peaks and summits made of rock and sand, the breathtaking mountains of the world emerge in a comprehensive and engaging compilation that explores the highest heights known to man. -Foreword Reviews
[...] gifted with bold visuals and a beguiling sense of appreciation for nature's beauties. --Kirkus Reviews The art is striking: filling each page, beautifully angular graphics interpret rather than literally depict what is happening on and around these massive natural formations, many with supporting captions. [...] a fun exploration --Booklist
Author Information
Dieter Braun is a freelance illustrator and children's book author from Hamburg, Germany. He studied Communication Design at the Folkwangschule in Essen. He has illustrated for Time Magazine, The New York Times, Elle and Glamour.
