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In this delightful round-the-world puzzle adventure by an award-winning illustrator, six lucky kids and two teachers are off on an amazing journey by hot-air balloon. And young readers everywhere, especially children who like I Spy and Where's Waldo, are invited along for the ride! The book explores at least one country on each continent, making it a great introduction to travel for our multicultural population.Each stop in the 12 countries is its own adventure, from Lake Titikaka in Bolivia and a shopping mall in the U.S., to a fair in rural Quebec and the Tivoli Gardens in Denmark, to Roman ruins in Italy and a bustling market in Beijing. Other countries include England, France, Thailand and Australia. At the back of the book is additional information about each country as well as solutions to each puzzle.Scot Ritchie's detailed illustrations make each vibrant spread a treat to delve into over and over again. Readers will need their sharpest detective skills to find the kids and teachers as they travel to different parts of the world. It's not as easy as it sounds!Ages 5-8.Ritchie, Scot is the author of 'Up, Up, And Away A Round-the-World Puzzle Adventure' with ISBN 9781897066591 and ISBN 1897066597.
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