| Travelling Wild: Trekking the Sahara Contributor(s): Newland, Sonya (Author) |
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ISBN: 075029860X ISBN-13: 9780750298605 Publisher: Wayland OUR PRICE: $11.69 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Geography - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Africa |
| Series: Travelling Wild |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8.1" W x 10.2" (0.40 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African - Cultural Region - North Africa |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Travelling Wild: Trekking the Sahara Desert follows a traveller on a fictitious journey by foot, camel and 4x4 across the world's largest dry desert. It uses the information you would consider when planning a trip, such as the weather, climate, dangers and key sights, to present geographical information in a highly accessible and enjoyable way. Discover which countries the Sahara sprawls across, the different types of desert mammal to watch out for, some incredible cities, the environmental issues facing the Sahara, how people live in the desert, and much, much more.There is a survival aspect to the book, too, with boxes containing tips on how to treat a scorpion sting or a snake bite, make a camp in sand dunes and collect water to drink, among other things. Packed to the brim with colourful, exciting photographs, maps and fascinating facts, the book allows you to explore and discover the incredible Sahara Desert without leaving your seat! |