Children's Illustrated World Atlas

Author DK
Hardcover
$17.99 US
8.81"W x 11.19"H x 0.69"D  
On sale Jul 09, 2024 | 144 Pages | 9780593842720
Grades 6-8
Take young readers on the ultimate round-the-world trip with this impressive atlas - packed full of beautiful illustrations and photographs.

Discover the world map-by-map with this exciting world atlas book for children, featuring more than 50 maps! Each page is filled with fascinating information, facts and colorful illustrations of our world.

Children aged 9-12 will love to learn all about the many countries, cultures and people of the world through vibrant maps. Fascinating facts, local stories, vivid pictures, and clear, satellite-based maps together make this atlas a global yet personal experience for young readers.

This illustrated atlas book for children offers:

- Bite-sized information giving the profiles, facts, stats and flags of every country.
- Pictures and stories explaining the society, culture and history of each region.
- Maps created using satellite imagery providing a clear view of the world map-by-map.
- A variety of topics covered, including population density, wealth, and internet access shown through graphics.

From Bangkok's floating markets to the carnival in Venice, the Children's Illustrated World Atlas brings together views from windows all over the world. This illustrated atlas not only portrays regions, such as the Siberian wastes, with beautifully detailed maps but also describes the peoples who live there.
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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Take young readers on the ultimate round-the-world trip with this impressive atlas - packed full of beautiful illustrations and photographs.

Discover the world map-by-map with this exciting world atlas book for children, featuring more than 50 maps! Each page is filled with fascinating information, facts and colorful illustrations of our world.

Children aged 9-12 will love to learn all about the many countries, cultures and people of the world through vibrant maps. Fascinating facts, local stories, vivid pictures, and clear, satellite-based maps together make this atlas a global yet personal experience for young readers.

This illustrated atlas book for children offers:

- Bite-sized information giving the profiles, facts, stats and flags of every country.
- Pictures and stories explaining the society, culture and history of each region.
- Maps created using satellite imagery providing a clear view of the world map-by-map.
- A variety of topics covered, including population density, wealth, and internet access shown through graphics.

From Bangkok's floating markets to the carnival in Venice, the Children's Illustrated World Atlas brings together views from windows all over the world. This illustrated atlas not only portrays regions, such as the Siberian wastes, with beautifully detailed maps but also describes the peoples who live there.

Author

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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