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By (author) Stewart-Sharpe Leisa; Illustrated by Studio, Acapulco
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For one night only, some of the world”s oldest, rarest and most fascinating items can all be found under one roof! Uncover the stories behind incredible exhibits from around the world, find out how ancient artefacts are preserved and learn about the passionate individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to bring history to life.
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For one night only, some of the world”s oldest, rarest and most fascinating items can all be found under one roof!
What will you discover, and who from the past will you meet, while locked in the museum?
Housing everything from the Mary Rose and the Sistine Chapel to robots and modern art installations, get locked in the most marvellous museum and see its secrets come to life. Meet ancient Egyptian mummies, avoid a woolly rhinoceros with a Neanderthal and explore the prehistoric world of dinosaurs. But please don”t touch the displays as some of them bite!
This behind-the-scenes tour opens a portal to the past, unlocks a treasury of knowledge, and whispers the museum”s secrets to those who dare to listen. Uncover the stories behind incredible exhibits from around the world, find out how ancient artefacts are preserved and learn about the passionate individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to bring history to life.
Biographical note:
Leisa Stewart-Sharpe (Author)
Leisa Stewart-Sharpe is a reader, writer and all-round word lover. A trained journalist turned children”s book author, Leisa writes stunning non-fiction narratives. Her Australian childhood has inspired her love for the natural world and she has written best-selling books such as Blue Planet II and The Green Planet with the BBC.
Acapulco Studio (Illustrator)
Acapulco Studio is a Warsaw-based design studio specialising in illustration and book design. The studio was launched in 2012 by Malgorzata Nowak and Agata Dudek, both graduates at the Graphic Department of the Warsaw Academy of Fine Art.
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An action-packed tour of the most marvellous museum in the world!
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A thrilling behind-the-scenes museum tour featuring six stunning gatefold scenes.
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Featuring artefacts from real-life museums around the world, the exhibits are organised into nine galleries: Dinosaurs and Fossils, Nature, Human Origins, Ancient World, Art, Transport, Space, Science and Technology and Earth
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A fun and accessible cross curricular title perfect for curious kids who are interested in everything from ancient history and art, to STEM topics.
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Features a section on the challenges faced by modern museums and a glossary of tricky terms.
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Cover finishes: spot uv and emboss
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