Amazing Islands - (Our Amazing World) by Sabrina Weiss (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Intrepid explorers aged 7-11, get ready to embark on a breath-taking tour of over 100 islands found all around the world!

Discover over 100 of the planet's most magical islands - their wildlife, history, diversity, people, cultures, treasures, and more - in this beautifully illustrated book. From islands that have been taken over by animals to disappearing islands, islands made of shells, artificial islands, and even islands that were once prison colonies, this book takes you on an exciting tour of some of the smallest land masses in the world.

Review Quotes

"A compendium of oddly interesting facts about islands, large and small, and their human and animal inhabitants ... The layouts are varied and lively, with realistic details of animals and plants, and occasional foldouts add both more space for information and a bit of excitement. Curious kids may enjoy browsing through this cornucopia of island facts." --Kirkus Reviews

4 (1-5 rating) "This is a larger format picture book - It measures 26.5 cm x 28.5 cm closed, and has some fold-out pages. Kids will enjoy that ... The illustrations evoke travel brochures of old. This is a great book for kids who are interested in landforms and the natural world. It's a great introduction to world geography and the science of how islands are formed." --Youth Services Book Review

"A beautifully illustrated book, chock full of valuable information about islands around the world ... For those who travel or just love the idea of it, there is so much to learn and so much to enjoy in this book. There is tons of trivia to read about and so many connections to be made to history, nature, daily life, and so much more. The information on each page is presented in easily digestible paragraphs scattered throughout the pages to cover a variety of different topics. It is a thoroughly enjoyable book that will keep readers turning the pages." --Beth Rogers, YA and Kids' Books Central

Fact-filled celebration of some of the most Amazing Islands on Earth!" - Nicki's Random Musings

About the Author

Sabrina Weiss is a journalist covering science, the environment and technology. An avid diver and photographer, she loves to plunge into the deep blue and photograph the animals we share our planet with. Sabrina is in a constant state of wanderlust and is always ready for the next adventure. She is the author of Ocean: Secrets of the Deep (What on Earth Books, 2019).

When she's not careering down slopes on her snowboard, Kerry Hyndman works from her South London studio creating rich, textured maps and illustrations. Her affinity for making blocky, abstract shapes take on three dimensional life with skillful layering has earned her a formidable client list including Bloomsbury, Faber and Faber and The Wall Street Journal.