Books in Oxford children's reference library series

'David Donnithorne has retired from a life at sea to become the landloard of The Valiant Sailor inn. But the peaceful life he looked for was not to be: for he, and he alone, knew the whereabouts of a wrecked treasure ship. Though he had no desire to seek it for himself, there were those who did; and, against their will, he and his son Tony were drawn into an exciting and perilous adventure on the high seas. This rousing tale, set at the time of the Napoleonic Wars, moves from capture, storm and mutiny at sea to life in a French prisoner of war camp and a daring escape, before it sets the Donnithornes free at last from ever-threatening danger and able to return once more to the haven of The Valiant Sailor.'

This book is packed with facts and provides an exciting journey in which young readers can explore for themselves the world and its people. Each region is examined in depth, showing it position on the globe and its terrain and landscape. Fact boxes contain important information such as capitol city, population, and language. The history pages give a valuable timeline of the important events in each country s past. The Atlas of the World is an indispensable source of reference for every family. · Color illustrations &photography throughout · Locator globes & flags for every country · Comprehensive index