Extreme Places: The Most Remote Homes on Earth
$31.87
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
10 February 2026
Summary
Journey around the world to some of the most challenging and remote spots on Earth in this stunningly illustrated book that celebrates human ingenuity, community, and the people who call these places home.
Would you be lonely living atop a steep, snowbound mountain or bored in a tiny island village? Could you find your way home through a dense jungle or a blinding desert sandstorm? Our planet has many places where everyday life is made difficult by severe climates, isolation, or natur…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780358690184 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0358690188 |
| Author: | Giles Laroche |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Imprint: | HarperCollins |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 10 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 472g |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 254mm |
| Audience Age: | 4-8 |
Critics Review
“Intricate cut-paper reliefs winningly re-create each place in miniature diorama-like delicacy, emphasizing traditional activities—such as riding in a hot air balloon above Göreme, Cappadocia, and fishing in the aquamarine waters of the Atafu Atoll.” — Publishers Weekly”Vivid details bring a variety of cultures to life. A brilliant and informative introduction to humans’ architectural and social adaptability.” — Kirkus Reviews
Giles Laroche
Giles Laroche is the illustrator of several picture books – including What Do Wheels Do All Day and Bridges are to Cross – many of which have generated starred reviews and foreign and special sales. He lives in Salem, MA and in the summer moves to an old barn in New Hampshire.
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