Opening with an original style of contents page, consisting of a world map with countries labelled with the pages where information can be found, the atlas is divided into eight sections, looking at countries within each continent plus the Arctic and Antarctica. Much more than an ordinary atlas, this book of maps is a visual feast for readers of all ages, with lavishly drawn illustrations from the incomparable Mizielinskis.

This book is a celebration of the world, from its immense mountains to its tiny insects - and everything in between! By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.You can learn so much from this amazing book, about the famous places, geography, cultural ways, animals, food. Our site uses high-level SSL encryption technology, the most advanced security software currently available for online transactions. Used books have different signs of use and might not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. Ideal for children from three onwards it isn't just a map book it is an introduction to the world and the illustrations could start many stories. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.

The country pages are very detailed and all include the flag, capital city, the languages spoken, population, and area as well as a host of other illustrations about the country including the wildlife, food, buildings, famous people and many more. Not every country in, fro example Africa or South America, is included, but, those that are, give a flavour of the variety to be found there. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. This is a very well put together lovely looking keepsake book that I think any kid interested in maps, geography and the world around them will love! What makes Maps so special, aside from its fantastic and unique illustrations and fun and quirky facts, is the sheer atmosphere it creates and the feeling of discovery you get from turning its pages.This book is so informative, and generates so many conversations for learning about the world - Geography, Cultures, Language, Food, Animals, History, etc. From time to time, we would like to keep you up to date with news about Beyond the Stork and special offers. In 2010 they were nominated for the Bologna Ragazzi Award and have since been nominated for the IBBY Honour List (2010). With so much to see this book would make a lovely Christmas gift and will certainly keep everyone entertained after Christmas lunch! I bought it for one of my grand-families, and so loved the look and feel of it that my husband bought ME one for Christmas!

I like the way that the European section travels southwards from Iceland, which means that countries such as Croatia and Romania are given equal space alongside the perhaps more familiar France and Spain. This is an innovative approach to geography which will keep young and not so young, discoverers coming back again and again to pore over the quirky, delightful drawings.This beautiful large-format poster book lets you put the world on your wall with the gorgeous images from Big Picture Press s bestselling Maps. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The 52 illustrated maps in this book invite the reader on a journey of exploration around the world.