50 Maps of the World: Explore the globe with 50 fact-filled maps!

by Ben Handicott, Kalya Ryan, Sol Linero (Artist)

Overview

50 Maps of the World is an essential addition to the bookshelf of any young 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 by a pair of experienced explorers.

• Meet our earliest ancestors in Ethiopia, marvel at Machu Picchu in Peru, and visit the floating villages of Cambodia in this colorful 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.

50 Maps of the World reimagines 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 travelers alike.

The 50 States series of books for young explorers celebrates the USA and the wider world with key facts and fun activities about the people, history, and natural environments that make each location within them uniquely wonderful. Beautiful illustrations, maps, and infographics bring the places to colorful life.

Also available from the series: 50 Trailblazers of the 50 States, Only in America, Only in America Activity Book, Only in California, Only in Texas, We Are the United States, 50 Adventures in the 50 States, 50 Maps of the World Activity Book, and The 50 States.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781786036407
Publisher:	Wide Eyed Editions
Publication date:	09/01/2020
Series:	50 States Series , #9
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	11.20(w) x 13.40(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

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 colors, 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 best-selling 50 States series.

Table of Contents

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
 

Editorial Reviews

“Both amusing and fairly edifying.”—Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2020-07-14
A new atlas for a new generation.

Trivia and cartography lovers should prepare for an explosion of facts and geography as they armchair-travel through 50 different countries. Sprinkled liberally across each page is a plethora of notable moments, monuments, people who lived in that region, and key facts. The opening pages remind readers that borders are intangible and can also be ephemeral—countries have expanded, disappeared, and changed throughout history—and trivia in the book is based on geography rather than country name. For example, the remains of humankind’s evolutionary ancestor “Lucy” were found in Ethiopia—but she wasn’t an Ethiopian. It’s a subtle but important point. Snippets of text printed in a small font pack in a lot of information, and a world map on each spread helps situate geographic locations. The diversity of noteworthy people overall is wonderful, but while the occasional White person appears in some African, Asian, and South American countries, the all-White cast of Europeans does not reflect that continent’s diversity. Indigenous nations in the United States and Canada are represented by Sacagawea. Those disappointments aside, the book is an engaging read for nonfiction fans. A final game challenges readers to find various symbols, inspiring a second read (and a second chance to learn a little more). (This book was reviewed digitally with 13.4-by-22-inch double-page spreads viewed at 81.4 % of actual size.)

Both amusing and fairly edifying. (glossary, index) (Nonfiction. 8-12)

Kirkus Reviews