Ben Handicott

<b>Discover the most awesome places on Earth. <i>50 Maps of the World</i> is an essential addition to the bookshelf of any young travel lover, map maestro or geography genius.</b><br/> <br/><b>Geography</b>, <b>history</b> and <b>culture</b> spill from the pages of this <b>luxuriously illustrated</b> treasure trove of travel knowledge for 7-to-10-year-olds. Each two-page spread is dedicated to a different country, providing both <b>quick-fire facts</b> and the chance to delve deeper into <b>what makes every nation unique</b>. Natural wonders, bustling metropolises, storied pasts and cultural icons are all presented in <b>expert detail</b> from experienced explorers <b>Ben Handicott</b> and <b>Kalya Ryan</b>, alongside <b>Sol Linero</b>'s <b>eye-popping artwork</b>. <ul><li> Meet our <b>earliest ancestors</b> in <b>Ethiopia</b>, marvel at <b>Machu Picchu</b> in <b>Peru</b> and visit the <b>floating villages</b> of <b>Cambodia</b> in this colourful guide to 50 fascinating countries. It's a diverse guide that spans from <b>Spain to Singapore, Colombia to Canada, Turkey to Tanzania</b>, and more. </li><li> Each spread includes dozens of <b>spotlighted locations</b>, a <b>timeline</b> of the nation's history and introductions to the <b>people</b> who have helped shape it. </li><li> With the expertise of <b>Ben Handicott</b> (<i>Hello Atlas</i>, <i>Atlas of Adventures: Wonders of the World</i>) and <b>Kalya Ryan</b>, alongside the stunning illustrations of <b>Sol Linero</b> (<i>The 50 States</i>, <i>50 Cities of the U.S.A.</i>), experience the diversity of our world <b>like never before</b>. </li></ul><i>50 Maps of the World</i><b>reimagines what maps for kids can be</b>, providing not just a <b>geographical fact-fest</b> but a <b>vivid insight</b> into the history, culture and wildlife that shape <b>our living world</b>. This is the perfect way for aspiring adventurers to find out more about all the <b>exciting destinations around the world</b>. This is a quirky, dynamic book of atlases that makes a perfect companion for holidays and during trip planning.<br/><br/><i>Originally published in hardback under the title </i>Our Wonderful World <i>(2020)</i><i>.</i><br/><br/><b>Also in the series: </b><i>The 50 States</i>, <i>We Are the United States</i>, <i>50 Cities of the U.S.A.</i>, <i>Only in America</i>, and many exciting, fun-filled activity books.