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50 Maps of the World Ben Handicott

50 Maps of the World By Ben Handicott

50 Maps of the World by Ben Handicott


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50 Maps of the World is an exciting cross-cultural journey for budding young explorers. This adventurous kids' atlas collection is bursting with colour, facts and rich detail.

50 Maps of the World Summary

50 Maps of the World: Explore the globe with 50 fact-filled maps! by Ben Handicott

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 Lineros eye-popping artwork.
  • Meet our earliest ancestors in Ethiopia, marvel at Machu Picchu in Peru and visit the floating villages of Cambodia in this colourful guide to 50 fascinating countries. Its 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 nations 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 Worldreimagines 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 holidays and during trip planning.

Originally published in hardback under the titleOur Wonderful World(2020).

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.

About Ben Handicott

Ben Handicott studied linguistics and education before heading off to learn Vietnamese and Mandarin over a number of years living in Asia. On his return home, he published travel books for Lonely Planet. His books with Wide Eyed Editions include Hello Atlas and Atlas of Adventures: Wonders of the World. Ben is now looking to pass on his love of travel, food and language to his own children. SolLinero is a childrens book illustrator and graphic designer from Buenos Aires. Her distinctive artwork is filled with rich detail, bright colours and a love for local culture. She has worked for Airbnb, Pottery Barn Kids, Unicef and international magazines such as Oprah, Jamie Oliver, Wired and Scholastic. With Wide Eyed Editions, Sol has also illustrated the bestselling 50 States series. Kalya Ryan is a travel writer known for her work with Lonely Planet, highlighting the worlds most unforgettable beaches, museums, festivals and natural wonders. 50 Maps of the World is her first childrens book.

Table of Contents

Maps include:

Argentina

Australia and New Zealand

Bolivia

Brazil

Cambodia

Canada

Chile

China

Colombia

Cuba

Egypt

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

Ethiopia

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

India

Indonesia

Iran

Israel

Italy

Japan

Jordan

Kenya

Korea

Madagascar

Malaysia

Mexico

Morocco

Mozambique

Nepal

The Netherlands

Nigeria

Peru

Philippines

Poland

Russia

Rwanda

Saudi Arabia and UAE

Scandinavia

South Africa

Spain

Switzerland

Thailand

Turkey

UK and Ireland

USA

Vietnam

Additional information

NGR9780711291690
9780711291690
0711291691
50 Maps of the World: Explore the globe with 50 fact-filled maps! by Ben Handicott
New
Paperback
Quarto Publishing PLC
2024-05-07
112
N/A
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