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Maps of the United Kingdom Rachel Dixon

Maps of the United Kingdom By Rachel Dixon

Maps of the United Kingdom by Rachel Dixon


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Summary

Take a tour around the counties of the UK with Maps of the United Kingdom, a beautifully illustrated atlas packed with interesting, historical and fun facts on quirky places to visit and influential people who hail from each of the UK's counties.

Maps of the United Kingdom Summary

Maps of the United Kingdom by Rachel Dixon

Take a tour of the United Kingdom as you've never seen it before in this fully illustrated set of county maps.

Travel through England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and meet the incredible people born there, learn about the UK's proud history and discover ancient castles, modern feats of engineering and natural highlights.

Revel in the nation's curiosities, from the spectacular, to the quirky, to the downright strange! Visit Edinburgh Castle with its spectacular views of Scotland's capital; see the home of Roald Dahl in Wales; and why not sample the local delicacies at Wigan's World Pie-Eating Championship?

With colourful maps packed with facts about every inch of this Sceptred Isle, from Land's End to John O'Groats, London to Londonderry, this book makes the perfect companion on long car journeys, summer holidays or rainy Sundays.

As well as acting as your go-to guide to things to see and do, Maps of the UK is also a beautiful atlas of the UK's history and culture, showing how Britons from all over the world have shaped the country for thousands of years.

A fabulous introduction to the UK's geography, history and culture, for readers young and old.

Maps of the United Kingdom Reviews

'fascinating'
* New Statesman *
'Technically aimed at children, it contains lots of information and facts that adults won't mind learning. It's so well put together...' * The Guardian *
Whether your child is a geography enthusiast, history buff or culture champion, this book is sure to please. [...] It's a beautiful hardback edition, which makes a wonderful gift. [...] Playfully illustrated and thoughtfully considered, Maps of the United Kingdom has struck the balance so well; it has so much to offer without being intimidating or dull. * The Independent *

About Rachel Dixon

RACHEL DIXON is a travel and features writer for The Guardian newspaper in the UK. Maps of the UK is her first book for children.

LIVI GOSLING Is a talented young illustrator who graduated from Falmouth University in 2012 and is now based in Hertfordshire, UK. She works primarily in inks and her colourful artwork focuses on travel, food and nature. One day, she dreams of being paid in cheese.

Additional information

GOR009460365
9781786030252
178603025X
Maps of the United Kingdom by Rachel Dixon
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Wide Eyed Editions
20181004
112
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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