Countries of the world : an atlas with attitude
Budzik, Mary2018
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This title for school students features a different take on the traditional atlas approach and will capture the imagination of young children by presenting artwork created by Simon Basher and using one of his quirky and highly memorable characters to visualise the worlds countries (and other key territories). For example you will never forget the huge and fascinating country of Brazil envisaged as a footballer! Accompanying each country character is a detailed map, as well as key facts and other amazing information that will capture the imagination. Who knew that over 820 different languages are spoken in Papua New Guinea, or that Peru has more pyramids than Egypt - discover other facts, and more!
Main title:
Countries of the world : an atlas with attitude / created by Basher ; written by Mary Budzik.
Author:
Budzik, MaryBasher, Simon, illustrator
Imprint:
London : Kingfisher, 2018.©2018.
Collation:
200 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 18 x 18 cm + 1 pull-out map at the back.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes index.
Audience:
Interest grade level: Upper primary.
Contents:
Introduction -- North America -- South America -- Europe -- Africa -- Asia -- Oceania -- Glossary.
ISBN:
9780753442289 (paperback)
Dewey class:
910
Language:
English
BRN:
353926
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