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Discover the most awesome places on Earth. 50 Maps of the World is an essential addition to the bookshelf of any young travel lover, map maestro or geography genius.
Geography, history and culture spill from the pages of this luxuriously illustrated treasure trove of travel knowledge for 7-to-10-year-olds. Each two-page spread is dedicated to a different country, providing both quick-fire facts and the chance to delve deeper into what makes every nation unique. Natural wonders, bustling metropolises, storied pasts and cultural icons are all presented in expert detail from experienced explorers Ben Handicott and Kalya Ryan, alongside Sol Linero’s eye-popping artwork.
Meet our earliest ancestors in Ethiopia, marvel at Machu Picchu in Peru and visit the floating villages of Cambodia in this colorful guide to 50 fascinating countries. It’s a diverse guide that spans from Spain to Singapore, Colombia to Canada, Turkey to Tanzania, and more.Each spread includes dozens of spotlighted locations, a timeline of the nation’s history and introductions to the people who have helped shape it.With the expertise of Ben Handicott (Hello Atlas, Atlas of Adventures: Wonders of the World) and Kalya Ryan, alongside the stunning illustrations of Sol Linero (The 50 States, 50 Cities of the U.S.A.), experience the diversity of our world like never before.
50 Maps of the World reimagines what maps for kids can be, providing not just a geographical fact-fest but a vivid insight into the history, culture and wildlife that shape our living world. This is the perfect way for aspiring adventurers to find out more about all the exciting destinations around the world. This is a quirky, dynamic book of atlases that makes a perfect companion for vacations and during trip planning.
Also in the series:The 50 States, We Are the United States, 50 Cities of the U.S.A., Only in America, and many exciting, fun-filled activity books.
From the Publisher
WELCOME TO 50 MAPS OF THE WORLD
One of the questions that might pop up for you as you read this book is: What is a country?
And it’s a very good question. After all, the land you’re standing on was there long before it became known as a country!
The truth is that a country might exist for a while, and then not exist anymore. This coming and going of countries happens all the time. Some countries become one country over time, like East and West Germany did in 1990, while others separate like Czechoslovakia did when it became Slovakia and the Czech Republic in 1993. There are about 30 more countries today than there were in 1990. It’s worth remembering that when we look at an area of land and call it a country, we might be including people and history that, in years past, might not have been part of the country we know today at all.
So, are you ready to explore? Read on and start your discovery—hopefully you’ll plan a great adventure through these places and visit them all one day!
EXPLORING THIS BOOK – FRANCE
WELCOME BOX
With so much to investigate, it’s good to have a plan! For each country, you may want to start by reading the short introduction.
WELCOME TO THE LAND OF ROMANCE AND CROISSANTS!
Are you ready to make decisions? Because there are so many versions of France that you can’t possibly experience them all! There’s fashion France, with its rich and famous stylings from Paris to the French Riviera; there’s food France, which is absolutely everywhere; there’s natural France with its beautiful rivers, gorges, and forests; and there’s ancient France with prehistoric paintings and monuments. And that’s just the beginning! No wonder this is the most visited country in the world.
The capital of France is Paris, the “City of Light,” and it is full of art in its many beautiful galleries and on the street too! If there’s one thing that Paris is famous for, it’s sitting in a café, ordering a coffee and watching the world go by. You may want to order a flaky croissant as well…
PEOPLE OF NOTE
Meet five people who are part of the history and story of each country.
JOAN OF ARC
C.1412–1431
This farmgirl turned warrior inspired the French to fight the English invasion during the Hundred Years’ War.
COUNTRY ICONS
Let your eyes wander over the icons that celebrate a country’s people, places, and history—history that we continue to make every day!
CHEFS IN LYON
Cooking is synonymous with France, and Lyon has been home to many of France’s finest chefs, including the revered Paul Bocuse.
THE FOUNTAIN OF VAUCLUSE
This beautiful mineral spring looks like a calm pond, but 166 billion gallons of water pour from it every year!
PONT DU GARD
This amazing 2,000-year-old, three-level bridge and aqueduct was built by the Romans.
FRENCH RIVIERA
Wear your sunglasses and look fabulous on the French Riviera—it’s where the rich and famous come to relax.
KEY FACTS
These provide a quick snapshot of each country, including the capital city, the country’s motto, and birds and flowers that are culturally important, popular or unique.
CAPITAL Paris
LARGEST CITIES Paris Marseille Lyon Toulouse
POPULATION 67,075,000
MONEY Euro
NAMED FOR The Franks, a Germanic tribe who took control of Gaul in the 5th century
FLOWER Fleur-de-lys (yellow iris)
NATION CODE FR
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE French
BIRD Gallic rooster
SPOTLIGHT
These bubbles, featuring a collection of key icons, allow you to discover more about one particular place.
THE LOUVRE
It’s the world’s most-visited art museum and has artifacts from across human history.
ARC DE TRIOMPHE
It’s a war memorial built in the 19th century, but it also feels like the gateway to Paris.
EIFFEL TOWER
The universal symbol of Paris! Climb to the top and gaze out over this magnificent city.
SACRE-COEUR
Stroll around Montmartre and head to the highest point of the city to this basilica and monument to feel the love.
MOMENTS TO REMEMBER
Discover some of the significant dates in the country’s history.
AD 481–511: During his reign, King Clovis I of the Franks takes over much of Gaul, that we now call France.
768–814: Charlemagne, known as Charles the Great, rules France and forms an empire across Western Europe.
1431: Joan of Arc is executed for heresy.
1789: The Bastille is stormed during the French Revolution.
1804: Napoleon Bonaparte becomes emperor and subsequently takes control of most of Western Europe.
1900: Impressionist artist Claude Monet paints The Artist’s Garden at Giverny.
Publisher : Wide Eyed Editions; Updated edition (May 7, 2024)
Language : English
Paperback : 112 pages
ISBN-10 : 0711291705
ISBN-13 : 978-0711291706
Reading age : 7 – 10 years
Grade level : 2 – 5
Item Weight : 1.2 pounds
Dimensions : 9 x 0.75 x 10.75 inches
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