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First Picture Atlas

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First Picture Atlas invites young readers on a captivating journey across the globe, exploring every country through vibrant maps and engaging facts. Illustrated by the award-winning Anthony Lewis, the book highlights diverse regionsβ€”from the lush Amazon rainforest to the icy landscapes of Antarctica. Colourful pictograms help children spot unique animals and landmarks, such as the sunbathing walrus in Alaska and the Tasmanian devil in Australia. With a handy passport bookmark, this atlas makes geography an adventure for home and school readers alike.
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Ideal for young readers beginning to explore geography, this atlas suits children in early education environments and curious young travellers eager to learn about the world.

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Explore every country of the world with this interactive atlas for young readers

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Take an exciting journey around the world and explore every country on Earth. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning Anthony Lewis, the colourful maps, plus lively and informative text make this an essential atlas for younger readers.

Jet off to South America and discover the Amazon rainforest, journey to Scandinavia and visit a mermaid, then wrap up warm as you head south to Antarctica - the coldest place on Earth. Pictograms show where to find animals and places of interest: can you find the sunbathing walrus in Alaska? And the Tasmanian devil in Australia? The passport bookmark means you won't lose your place as you travel the globe.

This atlas is the perfect first geography reference book for both home and school.

Series: First Kingfisher Picture Atlas

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  • First Picture Atlas
    Take an exciting journey around the world and explore every country on Earth. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning Anthony Lewis, the colourful maps, plus lively and informative text make this an essential atlas for younger readers. Jet off to South America and discover the Amazon rainforest, journey to Scandinavia and visit a mermaid, then wrap up warm as you head south...
    Hardback
    $2999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • First Picture Atlas
    Take an exciting journey around the world and explore every country on Earth. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning Anthony Lewis, the colourful maps, plus lively and informative text make this an essential atlas for younger readers. Jet off to South America and discover the Amazon rainforest, journey to Scandinavia and visit a mermaid, then wrap up warm as you head south...
    Paperback
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780753445969

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Kingfisher Books Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 247.0mm

Height: 311.0mm

Weight: 598g

Pages: 48

About the Author

Deborah Chancellor trained as an elementary school teacher before becoming an editor of children's books. She has written more than 30 books for children, including Maps and Mapping and Planet Earth in Kingfisher's Discover Scienceseries and Weather in their Explorers series. Anthony Lewis had a passion for drawing as a child and, encouraged by parents and teachers alike, he has successfully pursued a career as a freelance illustrator. He graduated from Liverpool School of Art in the UK and since then has illustrated more than 300 children's books for publishers worldwide.

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