The Greatest Treasure Hunt in History: The Story of the Monuments Men (Scholastic Focus)

Edsel brings the story of his #1 "New York Times" bestseller for adults "The Monuments Men" to young readers for the first time in a sweeping, dynamic adventure detailing history's greatest treasure hunt. Photos.

About the author

Robert M. Edsel is the author of three books about the Monuments Men, including the #1 New York Times bestseller The Monuments Men, which Academy Award recipient George Clooney adapted into a feature film in 2014, and Saving Italy, also a New York Times bestseller. He is also the coproducer of an Emmy-nominated documentary film. In 2007 he founded the Monuments Men Foundation for the Preservation of Art, recipient of the National Humanities Medal, the United States' highest honor for work in the humanities. Mr. Edsel has received numerous awards for his work honoring the Monuments Men and Women and his advocacy of art preservation. He has served as a trustee on numerous not-for-profit organizations, including The National WWII Museum and St. Mark's School of Texas. He lives with his family in Dallas, Texas.

Summary

Robert M. Edsel brings the story of his #1 NYT bestseller for adults The Monuments Men to young readers for the first time in this dynamic, narrative nonfiction project packed with photos.

Product details

• Authors: Robert M Edsel, Robert M. Edsel
• Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 12
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2019
• EAN: 9781338251197
• ISBN: 978-1-338-25119-7
• No. of pages: 368
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 217 mm x 37 mm
• Weight: 574 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; Europa, Kinder/Jugendliche: Sachbuch: Kriegsführung, Schlachten, Militär, Kinder/Jugendliche: Sachbuch: Geschichte und Vergangenheit, Children's Books / Ages 9-12 Nonfiction, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Art / History, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Military & Wars, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Europe