
Our Wonderful World
Explore the globe with 50 fact-filled maps!
Sol Linero(Artist)
Wide Eyed Editions (Publisher)
Published on 1. September 2020
Book
Hardback
112 pages
978-1-78603-639-1 (ISBN)
Description
Our Wonderful World is an essential addition to the bookshelf of any travel-lover, map-maestro or geography genius. Spanning the world from Spain to Singapore, Colombia to Canada, Turkey to Tanzania, discover all you need to know about some of the most awesome places on Earth.
Geography, history and culture spill from the pages in this luxuriously illustrated treasure-trove of travel knowledge. 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 Linero's 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.
Each spread includes dozens of spotlighted locations, a timeline of the nation's 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.
Our Wonderful Worldreimagines what maps can be, providing not just a geographical fact-fest but a vivid insight into the history, culture and wildlife that shape our living world. It is the perfect gift for young globetrotters and armchair-travellers alike.
Geography, history and culture spill from the pages in this luxuriously illustrated treasure-trove of travel knowledge. 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 Linero's 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.
Each spread includes dozens of spotlighted locations, a timeline of the nation's 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.
Our Wonderful Worldreimagines what maps can be, providing not just a geographical fact-fest but a vivid insight into the history, culture and wildlife that shape our living world. It is the perfect gift for young globetrotters and armchair-travellers alike.
Reviews / Votes
'Fifty maps illustrated with pictures, timelines and genuinely fascinating facts, make this large and lavish atlas a book to treasure.' -- Marianne Levy * i news * A beautiful global tour of our world written in such a way that would inspire travel to foreign lands. * The School Librarian *More details
Series
Edition
New Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Second Grade to Fifth Grade, Interest Age: From 7 to 10 years
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 340 mm
Width: 280 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78603-639-1 (9781786036391)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
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. Kalya Ryan is a travel writer known for her work with Lonely Planet, highlighting the world's most unforgettable beaches, museums, festivals and natural wonders. 50 Maps of the World is her first children's book. Sol Linero is a children's 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.
Content
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
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