By Alastair Humphreys (author) , Kevin Ward (illustrator) Part of the Shockwave series
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Hand-picked by adventurer Alastair Humphreys, this compilation retells the extraordinary journeys undertaken by his personal heroes. These men and women have ventured into space, oceans, deserts and jungles and inspired Alastair's own adventures. They may do the same for you too.
This lively, illustrated guide to 20 of the world's most impressive explorers, past and present, is a joyful read for those aged seven and up. - National Geographic Traveller
Alastair Humphreys is an adventurer and author. After training as a teacher, he spent four years cycling round the world, a journey of 46k miles through 60 countries and five continents. Sir Ranulph Fiennes called it, 'the first great adventure of the millenium'. Alastair has also walked across India, rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, rowed to France, run six marathons through the Sahara Desert, crossed Iceland by foot and packraft.
He has recently become the pioneer of 'microadventures', a movement encouraging people to seek out short, local adventures.
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Hand-picked by adventurer Alastair Humphreys, this compilation retells the extraordinary journeys undertaken by his personal heroes. These men and women have ventured into space, oceans, deserts and jungles and inspired Alastair's own adventures.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Alastair Humphreys' Great Adventurers and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Alastair Humphreys' Great Adventurers features in the following genres: Graphic Novels & Comics, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Geography, Educational: Humanities and social sciences, general, Educational material, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, People / Places, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, The Natural World, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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Alastair Humphreys' Great Adventurers was written by Alastair Humphreys and published by Templar Publishing
Alastair Humphreys' Great Adventurers has 93 pages
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