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Young Discoverers: Adventures in Real-Life Curiosity and Discovery
Discover the incredible true stories of children who have changed how we see the world.
From fossilized creatures and ancient treasures to mysterious scrolls and glimmering gems, Young Discoverers is a thrilling collection of real-life tales about some of the most astonishing discoveries ever made and the young people who made them.
Travel through time and across continents to glittering gold nugget that sparked America’s first gold rush - found by twelve-year-old ConradA 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 Viking Sword pulled from a lake in Sweden by an eight-year-old girlThe world’s biggest star sapphire, once used as a doorstop in Australia!
…And many more jaw-dropping 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 about 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 fascinating facts and perfect for fans of history, science, and treasure hunts, this book will inspire curiosity and confidence in young readers and show them that anyone – no matter their age or experience – can make an extraordinary discovery. Find out how in Young Discoverers and get ready to see what mysteries are waiting to be uncovered in your own world.
From fossilized creatures and ancient treasures to mysterious scrolls and glimmering gems, Young Discoverers is a thrilling collection of real-life tales about some of the most astonishing discoveries ever made and the young people who made them.
Travel through time and across continents to glittering gold nugget that sparked America’s first gold rush - found by twelve-year-old ConradA 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 Viking Sword pulled from a lake in Sweden by an eight-year-old girlThe world’s biggest star sapphire, once used as a doorstop in Australia!
…And many more jaw-dropping 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 about 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 fascinating facts and perfect for fans of history, science, and treasure hunts, this book will inspire curiosity and confidence in young readers and show them that anyone – no matter their age or experience – can make an extraordinary discovery. Find out how in Young Discoverers and get ready to see what mysteries are waiting to be uncovered in your own world.
80 pages, Hardcover
Published February 3, 2026
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March 11, 2026
I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway!!
The book is beautiful and very inviting! The illustrations, the cover and the paper - truly a delight to the eyes and the touch :-)
The stories are so interesting and well written! As the book says "Adventures in real-life curiosity and discovery" It's an opportunity to learn new things and hold discussions with others.
On some of the pages where the background color of the pages - where the print is - is other then white - due to the beautiful illustrations - it would have been nice to have the letters be larger and/or darker -- (and maybe have a glow of white behind them) Especially on pages 22 and 23 where the letters are on this beautiful shade of purple --- but the printing very is difficult to read.
I look forward to sharing this beautiful book with it's wonderful and interesting stories with the visitors to our Little Free Library.
The book is beautiful and very inviting! The illustrations, the cover and the paper - truly a delight to the eyes and the touch :-)
The stories are so interesting and well written! As the book says "Adventures in real-life curiosity and discovery" It's an opportunity to learn new things and hold discussions with others.
On some of the pages where the background color of the pages - where the print is - is other then white - due to the beautiful illustrations - it would have been nice to have the letters be larger and/or darker -- (and maybe have a glow of white behind them) Especially on pages 22 and 23 where the letters are on this beautiful shade of purple --- but the printing very is difficult to read.
I look forward to sharing this beautiful book with it's wonderful and interesting stories with the visitors to our Little Free Library.
June 17, 2026
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