{"product_id":"9780143335849","title":"The Unicorn Expedition And Other Stories","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a collection of science-fiction adventures for young readers. It follows a brilliant, globe-spanning scientist as he pursues mysteries in far-flung places. The central theme is curiosity—how careful observation, bold questions, and inventive thinking can illuminate the unknown. It's ideal for readers ages 8–12 who love adventure, puzzles, and big ideas, with a tone that blends excitement with wonder and a touch of whimsy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese stories are story-led and richly imagined, moving from Tibet’s high passes to a vast Sahara with hidden structures, from underwater exploration in a submarine with two Japanese scientists to investigate the sudden appearance of deadly red fish that have started to eat humans, to the caves of Bolivia where ancient art and equations tell ancient stories, and to a Pacific island that appears as if by magic. Each tale presents a fresh puzzle and invites readers to notice clues, imagine experiments, and think like a scientist without losing the sense of wonder, encouraging interactive learning as readers connect ideas with real-world science.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented in clear, cinematic prose, the book balances suspense with humor and uses accessible language that keeps complex ideas approachable. Readers interact by following the logic of each adventure, predicting outcomes, and reflecting on what question to ask next. The collection supports activity-based learning, gently blending geography, biology, archaeology, and problem-solving into entertaining narratives, making learning feel natural and enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGlobal adventure scope across remote Tibet, the Sahara, deep-sea exploration, Bolivian caves, and a mysterious Pacific island\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStory-driven journeys that foster curiosity, critical thinking, and scientific reasoning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVivid, accessible writing with cinematic pacing and whimsical touches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInteractive reading moments that invite readers to hypothesize, infer, and imagine experiments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAge-appropriate exposure to geography, biology, archaeology, and logical deduction through entertaining plots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders finish with a sense of wonder about science and exploration, renewed curiosity, and confidence to ask questions and explore the world around them. The stories linger, inspiring imaginative thinking and a habit of looking for evidence in everyday mysteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540439904473,"sku":"9780143335849","price":285.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/714sZoyI3NL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776667939","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780143335849","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}