Product Description
by Sophie Lizeray (Author)
An informative and illustrated visit of the temples of Angkor in Cambodia, as seen in the Phnom Penh Post:
"Tour ... the temples [of Angkor, Cambodia] in an informative yet engaging fashion, complete with lighthearted asides and quirky cartoon style illustrations by author Sophie Lizeray."- The Phnom Penh Post
Wandering Angkor takes Middle Grade readers and up on an engaging and hand-illustrated visit of Angkor... By motorbike, of course! Strap on your helmet and gear up to learn about Angkor, the glorious capital city of the Khmer Empire in Cambodia.
With lighthearted, informative and insightful text and cartoon-style illustrations, Wandering Angkor is brightly colored and brimming with easy to digest information about Cambodia and Angkor. Bump through the dense forest and the ancient city of Angkor Thom and read historic facts about the majestic Bayon and Angkor Wat temples.
Cruise through modern-day Cambodia and the bustling town of Siem Reap as you discover fun facts about the historic Siem Reap River and Old Market.
Find out about the livelihoods of today's people of Angkor, from forest wood-gatherers, to lotus-pickers and sidewalk gas station owners. Wandering Angkor's colorful illustrations and simple yet accurate history and geography facts bring you to the heart and soul of Angkor. Learn about these mythical temples, discover the modern-day city of Siem Reap, and fall in love with the magic of Angkor.
Author Biography
Sophie Lizeray spends her life between two continents, and globe-trots across four. Whether she is in the sunny tropics or closer to the North Pole, she can be found writing, doodling in her sketchbook, practicing and teaching yoga, designing gardens and living spaces, and spending time with the people she loves. Follow her on www.fissosworld.com
Number of Pages: 62
Dimensions: 0.16 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN
Publication Date: July 13, 2013
