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Amazing World Atlas: Bringing the World to Life
SKU
052537
ISBN
9781788683067
Grade 3-AD
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Description
Open the covers of this atlas and your children (and you) will fall into a world of stunning photographs, maps with “just enough detail," animal info, and cultural notes drawing the reader into the countries, continents, and regions of the world. Organized by continents and following a path around the globe, there is a travelogue flavor to the textual content that is packed with the amazing features of mountain ranges, plains, artic and tropical regions of our planet as well as the culture and life of its inhabitants. Tucked into the back of the book is a world quiz (with answers), a country-by-country quick reference guide (capital, population, flag, area) and a complete index. 240 pgs, hc.
Publisher's Description of Amazing World Atlas: Bringing the World to Life
Finally, Lonely Planet has made the Atlas kids have been waiting for! With 160 pages of illustrated maps, engaging infographics, mind-blowing photography and a large dose of humour, this is the atlas that shows kids what the world is really like. Touching on popular culture, sports and school life, this will bring the world to life for kids aged 8 and up.
* More than 300 amazing photographs
* Over 50 illustrated maps
* The perfect present for every kid!
Details
| Product Format: | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lonely Planet Kids |
| Grades: | 3-AD |
| ISBN: | 9781788683067 |
| Length in Inches: | 12.25 |
| Width in Inches: | 9.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 3.1938 |
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