Stephen Davies Young Discoverers : True Tales of Kids Who Made Incredible

Discover the incredible true stories of children who have changed how we see the world. From fossilised creatures and ancient treasures to mysterious scrolls and glimmering gems, Young Discoverers is a thrilling collection of reallife tales about some of the most astonishing discoveries ever made and the young people who made them. Travel through time and across continents to uncoverA prehistoric monster hidden in the cliffs of EnglandThe boy who uncovered the first step to the tomb of Tutankhamun, leading to one of the most famous archaeological discoveries of all timeA glittering gold nugget that sparked Americas first gold rush found by twelveyearold ConradA Viking Sword pulled from a lake in Sweden by an eightyearold girlThe worlds biggest star sapphire, once used as a doorstop in Australia! And many more jawdropping discoveries! In each of the twelve tales, you meet the young person at the heart of the discovery following them through the twists and the turns of their adventure. The children and teenagers you meet may have come from different places 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. Fun and engaging, packed with... | Stephen Davies Young Discoverers : True Tales of Kids Who Made Incredible