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Discover the amazing stories behind flags from around the world in this lively and fact-packed NEW edition. Learn about the flags of every country, their history, symbols and colours, plus awesome bonus features on pirate flags, flag record breakers and more! Bursting with maps and photos, this is the perfect book for budding vexillologists!
Get ready for a fun-filled journey through every country on Earth, continent by continent, in this fully updated edition of Lonely Planet Kids' bestselling The Travel Book. Packed with thousands of facts, handy locator maps, stunning photography and original art, this is the ultimate global guide to gift to the young explorer in your life.
Embark on a tour of the world with this immersive and interactive atlas. From the Trans-Siberian railroad to Machu Picchu, The Pop-up Pull-out Picture Atlas will take you on a journey like never before. Stop off at Niagara Falls and the Golden Gate Bridge before taking a trip down the Nile in Egypt. Find out where Lego is produced and where to find silver, ahead of journeying to meet the grizzly bears in North America and the amazing creatures living in the Great Barrier Reef.As you explore the world, you’ll learn about native animals, local produce, and great sites to visit. Don’t forget to test your knowledge of the continents and the places you visit with fun quizzes!With an exciting new pop-up, this new edition also features a refreshed design, updated facts, and stunning new maps.Perfect for kids who love to touch, discover, and explore, The Pop-up Pull-out Picture Atlas is a must-have for every curious child.
Come and see where the world's coolest stuff is, from exploding volcanoes and poisonous animals to creatures that glow in the dark and secret lost cities. Bursting with jaw-dropping details, maps, photography and illustrations on every page, Where in the World Can I See? is the ultimate guide to the most fun places and experiences on the planet.
What is it like to stand near red-hot lava? When will the next super volcano erupt? And how do islands form? This volcano book for kids dives deep into our planet’s fiery secrets, bringing to life everything from explosive volcanic eruptions on land to powerful underwater volcanoes that spur tsunamis. Discover the red-hot geological forces that shape our planet and learn about the brave scientists who work near these incredible natural wonders.
If the age of Earth was scaled to 24 hours, humans would only have come into existence in the last 38 seconds. 22 minutes ago, an asteroid hit Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, wiping out (almost) all dinosaurs. Across the eons, Earth has been home to forest-dwelling mega-penguins, a mile-high waterfall in the Mediterranean, seas of molten lava, and many other fascinating sights. This book provides snapshots of the most wonder-filled moments from our planet’s vast history, as well as the science and geography that created them.
Enter the world of towering mountains, swirling storms, and deep ocean trenches for an unforgettable journey through our planet Earth. Day turns to night, seasons shift, water moves, volcanoes erupt in a burst of fury, and animals swing and dart across the pages of this colourful book. Starting at Earth’s fiery core, then journeying upwards through clouds and wind before soaring over the Amazon rainforest and gliding across Earth’s icy poles, readers will discover the wonders of our ever-changing planet.
Discover over 150 extraordinary destinations-from ice caves and haunted houses to glowing lakes-in this fully updated and revised guide to the world's most secret places. Packed with facts and trivia to wow your friends, plus incredible photos throughout, this is the ultimate guide to unusual and amazing sites you've (probably) never heard of…
Where do swallows go for winter? What’s under Antarctica’s ice? Where on Earth would you find the most money, the deadliest animals, the strangest place names, or the best place to see a tornado or a volcano? From the Roman Empire to medieval sea monsters to shipwrecks, ‘Maptastic!’ showcases the craziest, most mind-blowing, and most spectacular maps you’ve ever seen.