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The world’s in your hands.
Embark on a journey to every continent in the world to meet its Indigenous people, learn about its culture and customs, and understand how it came to be the place it is today. Lonely Planet’s Amazing World Atlas immerses you in the ways of life created by Indigenous cultures and explains how those cultures have continued to shape our modern world.
Explore the globe using continental and regional maps and read about the landscape and population of every independent country on the planet. Plus mind-blowing facts, fascinating history, and captivating culture help you become an expert on our world.
This book is divided into six sections: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania and South America – each with a map of the continent and every geographic region as well as illustrated and photographic depictions of each countries’ people, animals, environment and architecture.
About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids – an imprint of the world’s leading travel authority Lonely Planet – published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
From the Publisher
Lonely Planet Kids Amazing World Atlas
Take an unforgettable journey around the globe!
Brought to you by the travel experts at Lonely Planet, Amazing World Atlas is filled with continental and regional maps, an entry for every independent country on the planet, plus mind-blowing facts, fascinating history and captivating culture. Using lively text and hundreds of striking images, this essential resource brings the world to life for young readers. So settle in and start your adventure!
Learn about Physical maps Political maps Topographic maps Topological maps What makes a country? History, cultural traditions and animal species
Get ready to take an unforgettable journey around the world!
This book will tell you about every country on the planet. The seven continents. The five oceans. The four hemispheres. Reading this will make you feel like you’ve travelled the planet all from the comfort of your sofa or classroom.
Learn about different types of maps and how to read them
From physical maps through to political, topographic and topological, the Amazing World Atlas provides an exciting and engaging introduction to different types of maps and how to read them.
Bringing the world to live with stunning visuals
Young explorers can learn about the history, cultural traditions, environment and wildlife of different countries through gorgeous illustrations, engaging infographics and mind-blowing photography.
Test yourself with quirky quizzes
What sort of map shows the borders between countries? Roughly how many blocks make up the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt? Kids can test their knowledge with an entertaining quiz at the end of the book.
Publisher : Lonely Planet; 2nd edition (November 17, 2020)
Language : English
Hardcover : 240 pages
ISBN-10 : 1788683064
ISBN-13 : 978-1788683067
Reading age : 9 – 12 years
Grade level : 4 – 7
Item Weight : 3.15 pounds
Dimensions : 9.35 x 0.88 x 12.25 inches
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Customers find the book full of interesting facts and fun facts about the world. They appreciate the colorful pictures and information about different cultures from all continents. The book is a good resource for learning about the world.
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