Gerard Mercator's 16th-century attempt at mapping the Arctic includes such guesses as a giant whirlpool and polar pygmies.
Gerard Mercator's 16th-century attempt at mapping the Arctic includes such guesses as a giant whirlpool and polar pygmies.
The North Pole was once one of the most inaccessible places on Earth.Robert Peary's 1908 expedition to the Arctic. Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images.Ships trying to sail anywhere near it risked getting permanently frozen in its vast, icy prison.Fridtjof Nansen's ship, stuck in ice. Photo from Fri...
This zany Chaos jigsaw puzzle portrays a topsy-turvy scene unfolding at the North Pole! Rather unexpectedly, the North Pole seems to have turned into a bustling tourist destination, with visitors lounging about in the Arctic sun! It's a surreal glimpse into a potential future should global warming continue unabated. Amidst the chaos, a group of explorers finds themselves in a heated debate over the precise location of the North Pole, one among them hilariously confused, convinced he's at the South Pole instead. Meanwhile, a line of penguins has arrived, consulting their map to confirm their destination, only to realize they too seem to be in search of the South Pole! As Father Christmas approaches, the overcrowded scene suggests he might just crash land amidst the commotion. His elves, unaware of his impending arrival, are left scratching their heads in confusion. Adding to the madness, an ice-cream vendor, remnants of the Titanic, a displeased gathering of seals, and a hungry killer whale all make cameo appearances in this wild tableau.
About the Book From polar-exploring author Huw Lewis Jones and award-winning illustrator Ben Sanders comes a hilarious new picture book about a greedy crocodile who doesn't know when to stop! Book Synopsis The world's largest crocodile likes to eat... but feeding time is getting out of control. As the zoo clock ticks towards midnight, Croc is growing bigger and bigger... 5 DONUT RINGS...! 4 pumpkin pies 3 french fries 2 cups of tea and a mountain of macaroni. A bright, bold, and bonkers reimagining of the familiar festive song, The Twelve Days of Christmas, starring a very hungry crocodile. Review Quotes "Colorful, peppy, and has a lot of zing." --Betsy Bird, Fuse #8"Author and sometime Arctic explorer Lewis-Jones shows a silly side in penning a perfect parody of the Yuletide favorite focusing on a greedy croc. Sanders' stylized illustrations of a bright green croc on equally bright backgrounds inhaling yummies served by a multiracial troop of zookeepers and patrons are a deliciously eye-catching match. A cumulative singalong fit for hungry crowds (and crocs)" Kirkus review, 2021"A cumulative singalong fit for hungry crowds (and crocs)."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review About the Author Huw Lewis Jones is a writer and teacher who loves wild nature. He creates books for adults about maps and explorers, whilst for children it's mostly been apples so far. With wife Kari and daughter Nell, he lives in a little house in Cornwall, though often spends his summers at the North Pole.Ben Sanders is an award-winning illustrator. His work can be seen on the pages of Wall Street Journal, Monocle, Columbia Journalism Review, and Australian Geographic. His work has assisted Vodacom, Toyota, Visa, Bridgestone, Cadbury, and The Natural Confectionery Co. move product from shelves. Ben writes and illustrates for Hachette/Lothian and Thames & Hudson.
