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Explore the amazing world of maps from the first sketches on cave
walls to real time maps on phones. Discover their incredible
history and marvel at ancient maps, war maps, weather maps and even
interactive maps from computer games. Packed with awesome facts,
kids will soon grasp how to read maps and symbols - plus learn how
to make their own! Wow-factor maps, astounding historic photographs
and lively text make this incredible map book the ultimate gift for
kids - and grown ups too. Insightful case studies including Winston
Churchill’s Map Room and John Snow’s groundbreaking 1854
cholera map will fascinate readers and aid learning; while unusual
maps of the night sky, wildlife, populations, time-zones and even
famous maps from literature and video games show the full breadth
of the many mind-blowing maps in existence. Inside The Maps Book: -
An exciting journey through the history of maps including ancient
maps, the first ever world map, the mapping of the world wars and
beyond - Vibrant artwork, unusual maps, historic photos and
engaging text bring the world of maps to life - Fascinating case
studies aid learning and comprehension - Revolutionary modern maps
explained in detail covering GPS, online maps, streetview, 3D
mapping, magnetic-field maps, map apps on phones, flight radar maps
and other uses of modern cartography - Making maps, using mapping
tools and understanding more about the equipment cartographers use
to create and design maps - How to read a map including longitude
and latitude, grid lines, contour lines, symbols and keys as well
as directions for using a compass - plus how to make your own map -
Full-breadth of maps and their purposes such as political maps,
infographic maps, transport maps, city maps, weather maps,
topographic maps, geological maps, population maps, archaeology
maps and mapping the natural world including climate change -Unique
and quirky maps that kids and adults know and love like Middle
Earth and 100 Acre Wood to board game maps and mapping in
best-selling video games The Maps Book is the latest in Lonely
Planet Kids’ The Fact Book series following on from The Travel
Book, The Cities Book, The Big Earth Book, The Animal Book, The
Flags Book, The Oceans Book, The Dinosaur Book and The Weather
Book. Written by British author and archaeologist, Jo Bourne, this
definitive guide to maps will keep curious minds engaged as they
take a deep dive into the amazing world of cartography. Â
About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the
world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its
first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown
a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now
sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely
Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in
school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture,
sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to
inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and
their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an
adventure. Come explore!
Take a tour around the world to uncover some of the planet's most
incredible landmarks and monuments - inside and out. From the Great
Pyramid of Giza to the Statue of Liberty, the Taj Mahal to Sydney
Opera House, you'll discover the secrets of these iconic
structures, learn about their history and find out why they have
become 'wonders' of the world. Astonishing photography shows
these landmarks in pin-sharp detail, with fun illustrations
highlighting special features further. Kids will have fun with the
book’s interactive format, opening full-page gatefolds to view
spectacular scenes, and lifting small flaps to reveal the secrets
of these amazing structures. It's the wonders of the world in a
book! Contents includes: - Christ the Redeemer Statue, Brazil -
Statue of Liberty, USA - The White House, USA - Big Ben and Houses
of Parliament, UK - Eiffel Tower, France, Europe - Leaning Tower of
Pisa, Italy - Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany - The Great
Pyramid of Giza, Egypt - Soccer City (FNB Stadium), South Africa -
Burj Khalifa, Dubai - Taj Mahal, India - Forbidden City, China -
Sydney Opera House, Australia  About Lonely Planet
Kids:Â Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading
travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011.
Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global
community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for
exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and
encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the
world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature,
history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of
global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in
a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
Take to the skies and meet the world’s most amazing birds.
Navigate your way across the continents using detailed maps and
discover birds of prey, birds of paradise, aquatic birds and more.
Fun lift-the-flaps offer kids an immersive experience, revealing
surprises, wow-factor facts and a fascinating glimpse into the
lives of our feathered friends. Stretch your wings for an epic
journey around the globe and discover the many incredible birds
that share our planet. Use the handy maps and diagrams to
understand more about each bird’s natural habitat and track
impressive migration routes for those that travel extraordinary
distances. Learn about their spectacular courtship displays,
mind-blowing nest-building techniques and the environmental changes
that threaten their way of life. This is the ultimate book for
children - and grown ups - who are wild about wildlife. Inside Bird
Atlas: - Packed with original artwork, beautiful illustrations and
stunning photography that make this vibrant and engaging book a
must-read for kids aged 8+ - Detailed and insightful maps and
diagrams that guide readers from continent to continent, showing
them where the birds live and how they spend their lives - Fun
interactive elements and lift-the-flaps to entertain curious minds
- Features popular and lesser-known birds including eagles,
falcons, ostriches, penguins, hummingbirds, birds of paradise,
seabirds, garden birds, flightless birds, aquatic birds and many
more - Covers regions: North America, South America, Europe,
Africa, Asia, Oceania, Arctic & Antarctic Bird Atlas is the
latest book in Lonely Planet Kids’ novelty atlas series following
on from Dinosaur Atlas, Bug Atlas and Ocean Animal Atlas. Written
by Camilla de la Bedovere and illustrated by Josy Bloggs, this is
the perfect book for wildlife enthusiasts and fans of the series
who have been anticipating this unmissable release. About Lonely
Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading
travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011.
Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global
community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for
exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and
encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the
world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature,
history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of
global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in
a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
Welcome to the world! This beautifully illustrated atlas takes
young readers on a hands-on tour of our incredible planet. With
over 40 flaps to lift, kids will learn all about the 7 continents
and 5 oceans that make up the Earth, explore many of its countries,
meet lots of its peoples, and see some of its most amazing wildlife
and buildings. Written by Kate Baker, this book uses
engaging illustration and simple language to introduce early
readers to the world in an interactive format that is sure to
excite. Also included is a pull-out wall map of the world. Let's
start our globe-trotting adventure! Contents includes: - Welcome to
the World! (plus the world's oceans) - North America - South
America - Europe - Africa - Asia - Australasia and Oceania -
Antarctica - Plus a pull-out world map  About Lonely
Planet Kids:Â Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's
leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book
in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a
dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now
sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely
Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in
school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture,
sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to
inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and
their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an
adventure. Come explore!
Make your vacation memories last a lifetime with this awesome
fill-in children’s travel journal that’s packed with brilliant
activities and prompts to inspire kids to write and draw their
adventures. Budding diarists can record precious moments from their
trip in this pocket-sized book and create the ultimate holiday
souvenir to cherish forever. Draw your own passport picture;
make a cool flip-book animation of your experiences; describe the
tastiest treat from your journey - this epic kids’ journal
encourages readers to really engage with their travels and create a
treasured keepsake that they can look back on years later with the
whole family. Inside Create Your Own Travel Journal: - Fun fill-in
activities including games, drawing challenges and prompts for
stories to encourage children to observe and admire their
surroundings - Handy pocket-sized hardback book with an elastic
band so readers can take their precious jottings and doodles with
them wherever they go - A super memento to remind kids - and grown
ups - of the adventures they share together - Includes: create a
postcard of your favourite vacation destination; make a playlist of
the songs you’ve heard during your holiday; make a city skyline
using your ticket stubs; draw the view from your room; write about
your favourite experience so far; create a special souvenir of your
trip; draw all the people you’ve met during your getaway - and
more Create Your Own Travel Journal is the latest book in Lonely
Planet Kids’ ‘Create Your Own’ series following on from
Create Your Own Holiday Games and Create Your Own Camping
Activities. This fun-packed fill-in journal provides the perfect
space for creative kids to keep their travel thoughts and musings,
so that they can enjoy and remember their vacation for many years
to come. About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint
of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published
its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has
grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are
now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely
Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in
school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture,
sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to
inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and
their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an
adventure. Come explore!
Discover over 12 gripping retellings of notable shipwrecks in this
mind-blowing kids book packed with heroic escapes, daring rescues
and danger on the high seas. Find amazing illustrations, historic
photography and interactive elements that reveal extra twists and
surprises: a must-buy for curious minds fascinated by dramatic
real-life events. Did you know there are over three million
shipwrecks lying beneath the world’s seabeds? Unearth more than
12 legendary stories buried with each wreck and learn about the
ship’s original mission; the period it sailed in; the day it all
went wrong; and the moment the ship was discovered at the bottom of
the ocean. From the Mary Rose; the Queen Anne’s Revenge; the HMS
Terror; to the most famous of all, RMS Titanic - readers will
delight in unfolding the book’s interactive pages that bring
these historical stories to life. Inside Lost at Sea! Shipwrecks: -
Over 12 dramatic retellings of shipwrecks throughout history and
across the world - Stunning original artwork, illustrations and
photography accompany each story - Insightful details, unique facts
and observations examine the ship’s purpose, the period it was
built, its original appearance, the day it sank and the moment it
was found - Lift-the-flaps, open the gatefolds and other novelty
elements keep readers engaged and reveal extra imagery and
information - Covers: The Punic Ship Of Marsala (Mediterranean Sea,
Italy);Â Roskilde 6 Viking Ship (Denmark); The Mary Rose
(English Channel, England); Vasa (Stockholm Harbour, Sweden); San
José (Cartagena, Colombia); Queen Anne’s Revenge (North
Carolina, USA); HMSTerror (Canada); SS Yongala (Pacific Ocean,
Queensland, Australia); RMS Titanic (North Atlantic); Endurance
(Weddell Sea, Antarctica);Â USS Indianapolis (Philippine Sea)
Lost at Sea! Shipwrecks is the ultimate gift for children - and
grown ups - who are mesmerised by the secrets of the seas. Written
by Ben Hubbard and illustrated by Eoin Coveney, readers can dive
into the riveting retellings of each shipwreck story and learn all
there is to know about some of the world’s most infamous vessels
taken by the ocean. About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids -
an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet -
published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely
Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many
of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their
children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers
at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books
on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more.
We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help
kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every
day an adventure. Come explore!
Unfold the adventure of a lifetime as you sail up the longest river
in the world with Lonely Planet Kids Unfolding Journeys - Secrets
of the Nile . This sensational fold-out frieze is more than
six-feet long and can be removed and displayed. Jump aboard and get
ready for an unforgettable journey along the River Nile. From the
golden beaches of the Mediterranean, travel upstream to explore the
cultural, historical and natural wonders of ancient and modern
Egypt. Find out about Egyptian pharaohs and explore their
treasures, tombs and mummies; visit modern Egypt and see how the
landscape of the Nile is changing; discover the Pyramids and other
wonders of the ancient world; and encounter some of the exotic
creatures that make the Nile their home! Packed with stunning
illustrations on one side and incredible facts on the other - get
ready for a truly unforgettable journey! Part of our 'Unfolding
Journeys' series. Also available: Unfolding Journeys - Rocky
Mountain Explorer , Unfolding Journeys - Amazon Adventure,
Unfolding Journeys - Following the Great Wall. Collect them all!
About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let's start an adventure.
Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing
world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and
eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them
to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge
team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with
what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place -
inspiring children at home and in school.
101 Things to do on a Walk is a fun, practical, creative book
filled with activities to do while on trips out in nature - both
locally, and not so locally. Take this book with you on a walk with
the family to provide inspiration for nature-themed crafts and
activities - from bird-spotting, bark rubbing and macro insect
photography to playing Pooh sticks, identifying wildlife and
building a den. Beautifully presented with a mixture of
illustrations and photography, this title will help children to
unlock their imaginations and get in touch with the natural world
all around them. Featured activities include: - Wildlife spotting -
Listening to birdsong - Looking for wildflowers - Macro-photography
- Building a den - Bark and leaf rubbing - Making a whistle from a
blade of grass - Finding amphibian spawn - Playing Pooh sticks -
Identifying different stones - Cloud Spotting - Making flower
chains - Searching for Butterflies - Rainbow spotting - Flying seed
helicopters About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an
imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet -
published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely
Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many
of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their
children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers
at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books
on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more.
We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help
kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every
day an adventure. Come explore!
Get ready for an incredible thrill-packed journey across the world
with the second edition of Lonely Planet Kids' best-selling title.
Continent by continent, this exciting hardcover book takes children
through every country on Earth. Did you know that: Canada is home
to around 2 millions lakes? The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is
so big that it can be seen from outer space? Or that Spain's La
Tomatina festival, where 110 tons of tomatoes are thrown every
year, is the world's biggest food fight? Packed with thousands of
fun facts about everything from super cities to remote rainforests,
awesome animals, fabulous foods and fun festivals, we bring the
world to life through stunning illustrations and vibrant
photography. We also introduce you to amazing people from each
country and highlight their achievements. This second edition of
The Travel Book will provide kids with the ultimate reference to
learn all about all the incredible - and incredibly diverse - lands
that make up our planet. Whether you're looking for a book to
inspire your own child, or a gift to give to a young explorer, this
book will provide endless hours of amazement and wonder. About
Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's
leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book
in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a
dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now
sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely
Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in
school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture,
sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to
inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and
their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an
adventure. Come explore!
Where does luggage go after check in? What happens in the control
tower? How do planes actually fly? This interactive, lift-the-flap
book takes you behind-the-scenes to uncover the hidden secrets of
the airport - from a peek inside the cockpit to the hustle and
bustle of departures. In this follow-up to How Cities Work, we
explore the earliest airports through to today's giant transport
hubs and what airports could look like in the future. Packed with
amazing facts and illustrations from James Gulliver Hancock, it'll
surprise and delight readers young and old, ensuring they never
look at air travel in the same way again. Created in consultation
with Tom Cornell, VP Airspace / Airfields, Americas at Landrum
& Brown. Contents include: Airports Through the Ages The Great
Get-to-the-Airport Race Find Your Way Round the Airport The
Maintenance Hangar In the Terminal Inside an Aircraft The Control
Tower Sees All Preparing Planes Ship That Cargo The Incredible
Luggage Journey Airports of the Future About Lonely Planet Kids:
Come explore! Let's start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites
and educates children about the amazing world around them.
Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching
imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover
more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global
experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the
world such a diverse and magnificent place - inspiring children at
home and in school.
This spine-tingling collection of spooky stories features over 20
eerie tales from across the globe. Discover bewitching retellings
of ghost- and monster-filled myths regaled with ghoulish relish and
journey continent-by-continent through this haunting book. With
shocks and twists like you wouldn’t believe - are you brave
enough to read them all? Packed with mind-boggling mysteries, real
unexplained enigmas and traditional stories that are sure to send
shivers down your spine, Spooky Stories of the World is the
ultimate feast for Halloween-loving kids and readers in search of a
fright. Meet vampires, werewolves and fearsome monsters that hide
in the shadows in this one-of-a-kind round-the-world collection of
hair-raising tales. Inside Spooky Stories of the World: - 20
fang-tastic stories from around the world featuring both
traditional tales and unexplained mysteries from modern times -
Arranged continent by continent with spooky illustrations, original
artwork and simple locator maps throughout - Chilling tales
include: The Girl and the Chenoo (Canada), The Curupira (Brazil),
The Basilisk of Vilnius (Lithuania), The Talking Skull (Cameroon),
The Cold Lady (Japan), Tawhaki and the Ponaturi (New Zealand)
Spooky Stories of the World is the much-anticipated follow-up to
Myths and Legends of the World. Written by British-Guyanese author
and professional storyteller Wendy Shearer, and illustrated by Teo
Georgiey, this is the perfect book for curious kids in search of a
creepy kick to their reading list and is probably best read with
the lights left on! About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids -
an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet -
published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely
Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many
of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their
children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers
at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books
on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more.
We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help
kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every
day an adventure. Come explore!
Explore the paw-some world of pooches in this definitive guide to
dogs that's packed with fun facts and illustrations. Large
continent maps show the origin of 150 weird and wonderful breeds
like the Greenland Dog with wicked sledging skills. Plus amazing
Pooch Profiles provide size, coat and personality stats. Kids will
love this who's who of dogs! Discover bright and cheery dog
diagrams to learn about their super senses and satisfy your canine
curiosity with brilliant features about record-breaking hounds,
fluffy film stars and more. Kids will meet some of the world's most
unique pups like Africa's magnificent Basenji that doesn't bark but
yodels and the mighty Irish Wolfhound that towers above its
four-pawed friends. Inside Atlas of Dogs: - 150 awesome breeds and
crossbreeds from North America, South America, Europe, Africa,
Asia, Australia and New Zealand - Large maps of each continent that
show where each dog breed originates from - Atlas of a dog's body
and their super senses - Lively and colourful illustrations
throughout with annotations that reveal unique and quirky dog facts
and features - Pooch Profile detailing country of origin, size,
coat and personality - Insightful Doggie Dictionary to help humans
understand what their four-pawed pal is trying to say - Low-down of
dogs with jobs including Hollywood hounds and courageous canines -
Themed fun features that cover little dogs, gentle giants, heroic
pups, doggie sports, furry film stars - and so much more - Plus,
practical tips about just what it takes to look after your own
waggy-tailed dog at home From small dogs to tall dogs to
lovers-of-the-great-outdoors dogs, this book will take curious
readers on a woof-tastic journey across the continents. Written by
Frances Evans and featuring incredibly cute illustrations by Kelsey
Heaton, Atlas of Dogs shares wow-factor facts about our furry best
friends. Perfect for kids who want to learn more about the history
of dogs and puppy personalities, this beautiful hardcover atlas can
be treasured forever. About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids
- an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet
- published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely
Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of
whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children.
Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home
and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on
culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We
want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help
kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every
day an adventure. Come explore!
The latest title in the popular 'How Things Work' series will make
the ordinary seem extraordinary. Featuring the beautifully detailed
illustrations of James Gulliver Hancock, How Everything Works will
take a close-up look at the world around us to examine well-known,
everyday environments and reveal how all the various objects and
machines found there operate. Full-page gatefolds showcase large,
dense scenes while smaller flaps can be opened to uncover the
secrets of the latest gizmos and gadgets. Explore a home, a
building site, a factory, a shopping mall, an office and a busy
street; find out how a car, a computer, a conveyor belt and mobile
phone work, and much more! Contents includes: A History of Things:
watch as a street changes through time Down on the Farm: from
tractors to combine harvesters and wind turbines At the
Construction Site: mix cement, dig underground, and then look
upward to cranes and skyscrapers Staying in Touch: connect through
mobile phones, wireless tech and satellite communications Getting
Around - local: hit the road with cars, buses, bicycles, motorbikes
and even electric vehicles Getting Around - long distance: jump
aboard trains, planes and boats In the Home: the inner workings of
washing machines, lightbulbs and electricity At the Office:
computers, photocopiers, air con Entertainment: from rollercoasters
to video games Shopping: scan barcodes and watch CCTV At the
Factory: from assembly lines to automation, robots and fork-lift
trucks At the hospital: uncover modern medicine About Lonely Planet
Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel
authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over
the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global
community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for
exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and
encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the
world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature,
history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of
global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in
a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
Create Your Own Camping Activities, the follow up to Lonely Planet
Kids’ Create Your Own Vacation Games, is packed with over 80
ideas for the best camping games, crafts and activities. There are
suggestions for fun things to do throughout the entire trip,
whether you're in-the-tent or on-the-road, around the campfire or
at the picnic table, as well tips for exploring nature in and
around the campground. With plenty of photos and step-by-step
instructions, there are games to entertain the whole family, stuff
that’s just for kids, things to do outside, and ideas for cold
and rainy days. Written by Laura Baker and accompanied by fun
illustrations by Sean Sims, this book can be used wherever and
whenever your family goes camping. All you need is your imagination
and things that can be found around the campsite (or basic craft
items like paper, pens and glue). Inside Create Your Own
Camping Activities: - Basic guide to camping - from what equipment
you’ll need to pack, to setting up your tent and exploring the
area around you. - Camping games and activities - Make your
own camp-ground treasure hunt, campground obstacle course, lawn
games, sleeping bag races. - Camping crafts - Create a
nature collage, make camping hats with leaves and twigs, nature
paintings, stick mazes. - Exploring the great outdoors -
Tree climbing, create your own nature journal, nature scavenger
hunt, make nature rubbings, using field guides to find rocks,
plants and animals, listening out for creatures at night. -
Camping survival skills - Building your own shelter, going fishing,
foraging for food, orienteering (reading a map and a compass),
building your own campfire or pizza box solar oven (fully
supervised!), morse-code messages. - Around the campfire -
Camp-style cooking (toasting marshmallows, making s’mores),
campfire games, stargazing, campfire songs and stories. Â
About Lonely Planet Kids:Â Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of
the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its
first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown
a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now
sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely
Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in
school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture,
sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to
inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and
their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an
adventure. Come explore!
It's London - but not as you know it. This unofficial guide helps
LEGO (R) fans of all ages discover the Houses of Parliament, Tower
of London, Covent Garden and 17 more landmarks recreated in amazing
detail by top brick artists from around the world. Then make your
own with 20 quick-build projects that include an Underground train,
a red bus and fish & chips. For adults and children aged 8 and
up, Brick City - London is a fun and colourful introduction to
England's capital, packed with secrets, stories and insights that
bring the city to life in an exciting and brick-tastic way. Model
reconstructions include: London Eye & County Hall Westminster
Abbey Battersea Power Station St Paul's Cathedral The Globe Theatre
Tate Modern Buildable projects include: British Museum 10 Downing
Street door Buckingham Palace Tennis racket and ball Canal boat
Crown jewels Also available: Brick City - New York, Brick City -
Paris About Lonely Planet Kids: Over the past 45 years, Lonely
Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many
of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their
children. Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading
travel authority - published its first book in 2011. Our global
team of experts combine astonishing facts, engaging visuals and
just the right touch of fun to create books that ignite curiosity
about topics including culture, sociology, geography, nature,
history, space and more. We want to encourage the next generation
of global citizens to make every day an adventure, whether they're
at home, in school or on their travels. Come explore!
Blast off into the cosmos with the latest title in the popular 'How
Things Work' series which includes How Cities Work, How Airports
Work, How Trains Work and How Ships Work - books that reveal the
inner workings of familiar places and vehicles. Featuring fantastic
illustrations by James Gulliver Hancock, this title explores the
ultimate vehicles: spaceships - how they do what they do, what
they're used for and their development through history. Spreads
will look at how rockets blast off into space, how people were sent
to the Moon and back, how space centres prepare spaceships and
astronauts for amazing adventures across the cosmos. It will also
look at all different types of spacecraft: space stations and
satellites orbiting Earth, rovers trundling over the surface of
Mars, and probes travelling at thousands of miles per second
through the outer reaches of the Solar System on incredible
journeys of discovery. Full-page gatefolds and flaps explore
spaceships both big and small, inside and out. It's going to be out
of this world! Contents: Leaving Earth: The history of spaceflight
Satellites Rockets Manned Spaceflights Space Probes Landers Moon
Missions Rovers Space Centres Space Telescopes Space Stations
Spaceships of the Future About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet
Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely
Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years,
Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers,
many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their
children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers
at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books
on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more.
We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help
kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every
day an adventure. Come explore!
Take a deep dive into the aquatic world to see sealife as you've
never seen it before. Ocean by ocean and sea by sea, readers will
discover all the amazing animals that inhabit this watery
landscape, from ferocious sharks and giant whales to multicoloured
tropical fish, long-legged squid and strange bioluminescent
creatures that glow eerily in the ocean depths. Beautiful
illustrations, dynamic photos and fact-packed text will reveal the
lives, habitats and behaviours of these incredible marine
creatures. Maps and diagrams will show where the animals live -
both horizontally across the oceans (including migration routes),
and vertically from the surface down to the seabed. It's an
underwater adventure in a book. Content includes: History of Ocean
Life Types of ocean creatures Marine habitats Ocean topography
Oceans at risk Ocean exploration Currents and gyres Ocean food
chains Ocean water Ocean winds and storms Seas vs Oceans Atlantic
Ocean Major Seas (Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Baltic Sea, North
Sea) Arctic Ocean Indian ocean (plus Red Sea and Bay of Bengal)
Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean - Depth Zones, including Mariana Trench
Southern Ocean About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an
imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet -
published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely
Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many
of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their
children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers
at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books
on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more.
We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help
kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every
day an adventure. Come explore!
Here's a book about London that's seriously streetwise! Let Marco
and Amelia, our Lonely Planet explorers, take you off the tourist
trail and guide you on a journey through London that you'll never
forget. This book is perfect for anyone who has been to London,
plans to go there or is just interested in finding out more about
this amazing city! Discover London's best-kept secrets, amazing
stories and loads of other cool stuff from the comfort of your own
home or while visiting the city! But, you don't have to be a
visitor or armchair traveller to enjoy this-Londoners are sure to
learn new things about their very own city too! Find out how an old
parrot hit the headlines, where you can purchase a tin of panic or
some tasty brain jam, what the weirdest item ever left on a bus was
and lots more! For readers ages 8 and up. Contents: Special Streets
London By Jetpack Tunnel Under London Treasure Hunt Yum Yum London
Go Wild Magical Mysteries and Legends London Wheels London Out Loud
Scream Streets Tales of Tails Hey! Nosy Parker! Secrets Revealed
Let's Do the Show Wear London Right Royal Route Watery London
Sporty London Pleased To Meet You Also available: Paris City
Trails, New York City Trails. About Lonely Planet Kids: From the
world's leading travel publisher comes Lonely Planet Kids, a
children's imprint that brings the world to life for young
explorers everywhere. With a range of beautiful books for children
aged 5-12, we're kickstarting the travel bug and showing kids just
how amazing our planet can be. From bright and bold sticker
activity books, to beautiful gift titles bursting at the seams with
amazing facts, we aim to inspire and delight curious kids, showing
them the rich diversity of people, places and cultures that
surrounds us. We pledge to share our enthusiasm and love of the
world, our sense of humour and continual fascination for what it is
that makes the world we live in the diverse and magnificent place
it is. It's going to be a big adventure - come explore!
Here's a book about Paris that's seriously streetwise! Let Marco
and Amelia, our Lonely Planet explorers, take you off the tourist
trail and guide you on a journey through Paris you'll never forget.
This book is perfect for anyone who has been to Paris, plans to go
there or is just interested in finding out more about this amazing
city! Discover Paris's best-kept secrets, amazing stories and loads
of other cool stuff from the comfort of your own home, or while out
and about in the city. Find out where you can ride a dodo, how to
paint the Eiffel Tower, where Paris keeps its historic underpants
and lots more! For ages 8 and up. Contents: Expect the Unexpected
In, On and Over The Water Paris by the Nose City Shapes The World's
Smoochiest City? Off With Their Heads Up With The Emperor Sporty
Paris Paris on a Plate Rumblings Under the Streets Paris, C'est
Chic Paris on the Prowl It Happened First in Paris Paris by
Paintbrush Cops and Robbers Ghostly, Grim and Grisly Paris Magic
Rats, Cats and a Hunchback Paris After Dark Also available: London
City Trails, New York City Trails. About Lonely Planet Kids: From
the world's leading travel publisher comes Lonely Planet Kids, a
children's imprint that brings the world to life for young
explorers everywhere. With a range of beautiful books for children
aged 5-12, we're kickstarting the travel bug and showing kids just
how amazing our planet can be. From bright and bold sticker
activity books, to beautiful gift titles bursting at the seams with
amazing facts, we aim to inspire and delight curious kids, showing
them the rich diversity of people, places and cultures that
surrounds us. We pledge to share our enthusiasm and love of the
world, our sense of humour and continual fascination for what it is
that makes the world we live in the diverse and magnificent place
it is. It's going to be a big adventure - come explore!
Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Night Sky Atlas, the follow up to our
bestselling Amazing World Atlas, looks upwards to the skies for a
fun- and fact-packed guide to astronomy. Featuring a mixture of
photography and illustration, this hardcover book explores both the
science of stargazing - explaining what can be seen in the night
sky in different parts of the world - and the practicalities, with
handy tips such as how to use a telescope. It also covers the
background and history of astronomy, travelling around the world to
discover the different stories cultures have told about the night
sky and the influence the Moon, the stars and the movement of the
planets have had on their people. Expert insights come from David
Hawksett, a science writer, lecturer and researcher who has
previously worked as the Science & Technology Consultant at
Guinness World Records and written for Sky at Night Magazine.
Perfect for learning at home, in the classroom or being given as a
gift, Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Night Sky Atlas will inspire
budding astronomers and excite them for a lifetime of looking to
the skies. Contents includes: Introduction to the Night Sky History
of stargazing How to use a telescope Constellations Seasons in the
Sky The Zodiac Patterns in the Sky - a global guide Planets Stars
Supernovas Black Holes Nebulas Meteor Showers Eclipses Night sky
legends from around the world About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely
Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority
Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45
years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of
travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration
with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages
young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with
engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history,
space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global
citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way
that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
Take a sneak peek inside homes from all around the world with this
charming lift-the-flap book, written by Kate Baker and beautifully
illustrated by Rebecca Green. From cosy wooden houses in
snow-blanketed Greenland to traditional Maasai mud huts in East
Africa, young children will discover different ways of living
across the globe and get a unique glimpse into diverse cultures and
communities. Suitable for children aged three and upwards, the
colourful artwork is filled with fun details, helping to bring
these miniature worlds to life. With flaps on every page allowing
kids the chance to open doors, peep through windows and uncover
what makes each distinct culture tick, this book encourages kids to
be curious about our diverse world. Whether it's Mongolian yurts in
the rolling plains of the Gobi Desert or raised jungle homes in the
wilds of the Amazon Rainforest, A Place Called Home will take you
on a journey all around the world to see how other people live.
About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the
world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its
first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown
a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now
sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely
Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in
school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture,
sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to
inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and
their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an
adventure. Come explore!
Buckle up! This interactive and colourful atlas takes young readers
on a hands-on journey all around the world. Discover the stories
behind the world's most iconic vehicles, including the countries
where they were invented and the places that they're strongly
associated with. Each page turned brings a new continent and its
famous forms of transport to life. Discover how the first aeroplane
took flight in America, the speed at which Japan's shinkansen
bullet trains travel, and when the first hot air balloon floated
into the sky of France. Plus we'll set sail to learn about the
longships rowed by Scandinavia's vikings and the icebreakers that
are used to plough through Antarctica's sea ice. Featuring over 100
flaps that lift to reveal fun facts and the inner workings of
vehicles, this beautifully illustrated atlas will turbocharge kids'
interest in the world of transport and travel. About Lonely Planet
Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel
authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over
the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global
community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for
exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and
encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the
world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature,
history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of
global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in
a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
Embark on a fun-filled sporting journey with this lift-the-flap
book for young readers. Find famous and lesser-known games and
sports from across the continents and learn how children around the
world play. From ice hockey in Canada, baseball in the USA to
kabbadi in India - discover interactive surprises and beautiful
illustrations on every page. Packed with super-cool artwork
and fascinating insights, curious kids aged 3-5+ can explore 8
vibrant sporty scenarios, each set in a different country, with
flaps that lift to reveal hidden team uniforms, behind-the-scenes
imagery of stadiums and more. This one-of-a-kind book is a
brilliant introduction to the world of sports for children who love
to play. Inside Let's Play Sports: - Interactive
lift-the-flap feature that reveals the inside of stadiums,
sports equipment and uniforms - 8 scenes of people playing
sports from all over the globe, providing a fun glimpse into
the awesome ways kids, grown-ups and teams compete in friendly
games - Famous and lesser-known games and sports that show
how other cultures play together and spend time with one another -
Easy-to-understand insights into the history of particular
sports and games - Beautifully illustrated to keep curious
minds entertained and engaged - Covers:Â Canada (winter sports
like ice hockey and snowboarding), USA (adventures at a baseball
game), Brazil (beach sports like volleyball and beasal), UK
(seaside games, crazy golf and skateboarding), Cameroon (soccer and
‘stockings’), India (cricket and kabaddi), Australia (water
sports like surfing and paddleboarding), New Zealand (touch-rugby
and a haka performance) Let's Play Sports is the latest book
in the Lonely Planet Kids’ lift-the-flap series following on
from A Place Called Home and A Time to
Celebrate. Written by Kate Baker and illustrated by Hannar
Riordan, this is the perfect book to gift to young minds, showing
them how sports and games can bring joy and happiness to life -
anywhere in the world. Â About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely
Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority
Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45
years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of
travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration
with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages
young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with
engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history,
space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global
citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way
that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
The best adventures start at home! You don't need to trek to the
South Pole or hack your way through a rainforest to explore our
wonderful world. Your own backyard is just waiting to be
discovered. Scribble, jot and draw in this brilliant fill-in
journal, brought to you by Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of Lonely
Planet, the world's leading travel guide publisher. Backyard
Explorer is filled with fun things to make, do and find, to
discover the exciting world beyond kids' front door! They can go
cloud-spotting, make a skyline collage, design your dream house,
complete a scavenger hunt, make your very own time-and-place
capsule and lots more? Kids will see their surroundings in a
wonderful new way. There's space to write, draw, collage, colour
and complete - turning the finished book into a wonderful scrapbook
to treasure forever. With fun illustrations, a super bright neon
cover and a handy, backpack sized format, it's a must-have item for
any young explorer. Part of our Family Activity Range. Also
available: Boredom Buster, My Travel Journal, My Family Travel Map,
Round-the-World Quiz Book, My Family Height Chart. Collect them
all! About Lonely Planet Kids: From the world's leading travel
publisher comes Lonely Planet Kids, a children's imprint that
brings the world to life for young explorers everywhere. With a
range of beautiful books for children aged 5-12, we're kickstarting
the travel bug and showing kids just how amazing our planet can be.
From bright and bold sticker activity books, to beautiful gift
titles bursting at the seams with amazing facts, we aim to inspire
and delight curious kids, showing them the rich diversity of
people, places and cultures that surrounds us. We pledge to share
our enthusiasm and love of the world, our sense of humour and
continual fascination for what it is that makes the world we live
in the diverse and magnificent place it is. It's going to be a big
adventure - come explore!
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