National Geographic Our World : A Child's First Picture Atlas

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The National Geographic Society's world-renowned cartographers are proud to present a state-of-the-art world atlas for children ages 3 to 6. This updated edition of the award-winning National Geographic Our World: A Child's First Picture Atlas uses a puzzle-piece motif to introduce children to maps and geography and is the result of careful collaboration with experts in early childhood education. This big, boldly illustrated atlas invites young adventurers to explore the world's places, people, and animals. Lively text, pictures, and interactive activities make it easy and fun for kids to learn about and understand their world. In today's interconnected world, kids hear different languages, see different types of clothing, and eat food from different countries every day. Toys, televisions, and clothing all have labels saying where they were made. Children's natural curiosity will demand they know where these places are, who lives there, and what kind of things they do. This bright, beautiful atlas, chock-full of fun facts, ensures that even the youngest kids have the learning tools they need to find the answers to their questions. This updated edition features: 3 world maps, 7 continent maps, United States map, Canada map, 75 full-color illustrations, interactive activities, glossary, and pronunciation guide. There's a great big wonderful world out there for kids to explore with the mapping experts at National Geographic.

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School Library Journal Review

K-Gr 3-This updated, colorful atlas provides snapshots of the world. Globes, maps, and landforms are explained through clear language and bright illustrations in the opening pages. Following this general overview, the information becomes more specific with details about each continent. Each oversize spread contains a map and photographs and pictures of people, animals, places, and things particular to the region, described in detailed captions. There is also a short, chatty paragraph, sometimes in first person, that will give readers a sense of what the children in the photographs think about what they are doing or their country. At the bottom of each page are small pictures of landmarks, natural and man-made, of the area. This updated version includes details about the United States and Canada not found in the 1994 edition. While the factual information is limited, the illustrations will introduce readers to the variety of cultures and landscapes around the world.-Christine Markley, Washington Elementary School, Barto, PA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.