Young Discoverers
True Tales of Kids Who Made Incredible Discoveries

By (author) Stephen Davies

ISBN13: 9780711298309

Imprint: Wide Eyed Editions

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Published: 03/02/2026

Availability: Apply direct

Description
Step into a world of curiosity and wonder in this collection of true stories following the adventures of history’s youngest discoverers.  From fossilized creatures and ancient treasures to mysterious scrolls and glimmering gems, find out about some of the most impressive discoveries ever made and the young people responsible for uncovering them.   The fascinating finds include: a woolly mammoth  a Viking sword treasures from a pharaoh’s tomb prehistoric sea monsters and flying reptiles a not-quite-human skeleton ancient manuscripts a supernova and the world’s biggest sapphire! In each tale, we meet the young person at the heart of the discovery – following them through the twists and the turns of their adventure. From a sleepy village in France and the stormy beaches of the south coast of England, to the icy plains of the Arctic circle and the deserts of the Valley of the Kings in Egypt, these stories will take us to every corner of the globe. The children and teenagers who we meet may have come from different places around the world and lived at different times in history, but they all have something in common – a curiosity for the world around them! Some of our young discoverers saw something that seemed out of the ordinary and went to take a closer look, while others felt something strange with their fingers or toes or heard an unexpected sound. One of our heroes even followed his nose all the way to an incredible find.  With fun, engaging and accessible text and stunning full-colour artwork, this book will show you that anyone – no matter their age or experience – can make great discoveries of their own!
p6. Introduction p8. Conrad Reed p14. Mary Anning p20. Jacob Eliahu p26. Hussein Abdel-Rassoul p32. Roy Spencer p38. Marcel Ravidat p44. Muhammed edh-Dhib p50. Matthew Berger p56. Daisy Morris p62. Kathryn Gray p66. Zhenya Salinder p72. Saga Vanecek p76. Forgotten Discoverers p78. Tips and Tools
  • True stories (Children's / Teenage)
  • Dinosaurs & prehistoric world (Children's / Teenage)
  • Children / Juvenile
Height:290
Width:235
Spine:14
Weight:730.00
List Price: £16.99