Laura Baker: Lonely Planet Kids Maptacular!, Gebunden

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Get a whole new look at our planet with this awesome collection of unusual maps packed with fun insights and astounding information about the world.

Which countries prefer dogs and which prefer cats? What are the most commonly spoken languages? Where are the happiest areas? How do continents fit together? Find surprising facts and insights about the world around us in *Maptacular!*and discover intriguing cultural differences that will give you a brand-new way of looking at, and understanding, Earth.

Inside Maptacular!:

• Unusual and intriguing maps that show the world in a new light
• Bursting with fully illustrated maps and vibrant infographics that reveal bonus information
• Written by Laura Baker , an award-winning writer and editor of many books including Lonely Planet Kids' Create Your Own Camping Activities and Let's Go Rock Collecting
• Topics covered include : People & Passions -weird foods, favourite ice cream flavours, popular sports across the world. Nature & Animals -secretive creatures, the changing Amazon, grizzly bears of North America. Travel & Transport -most bike-friendly cities, longest train journeys, rollercoasters. History & Exploration -the greatest empires in history, castles of the world, history of Antarctica. Information, Technology & the Future -world currencies, most green countries, the internet (then vs. now). And so much more!

The perfect gift for curious kids,Maptacular! offers the ultimate view of the world from some fascinating new perspectives.