The World Book

Name: The World Book
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781783126118
Price: 45.0 NZD
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Explore the Facts, Stats and Flags of Every Country

By Joe Fullman

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Summary

The World Book offers a whirlwind tour of every country on the planet, making it perfect for curious readers aged 8 and up. This beautifully illustrated atlas features fascinating facts, stats, and flags, inviting readers to explore diverse cultures and top sights worldwide. From learning how to say 'good morning' in Maltese to discovering popular dishes and exotic wildlife, the book presents the tallest mountains, longest rivers, and much more in an engaging, accessible format.
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Format: Hardback

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This atlas is ideal for children aged 8 and above, educators, and families looking for a comprehensive and visually appealing introduction to world geography and cultures.

An almanac of fascinating information, containing geography, history, food, sport, wildlife, art and culture. Encourages interest in visiting different places and experiencing different cultures.

The World Book is an almanac of fascinating information, containing geography, history, food, sport, wildlife, art and culture. Where would you like to visit next? Take a tour of every single country in the world within the pages of this book!

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A whirlwind tour of the entire globe, this beautifully illustrated atlas is jam-packed with facts about every country in the world, perfect for readers 8+.

Where would you like to visit next? Take a tour of every single country in the world within the pages of The World Book. Featuring a special diecut globe cover, this book is packed with facts, stats and flags. Explore different cultures and discover the best things to see, do and taste on this planet.

Find out how to say 'good morning' in Maltese, the most popular dishes in Colombian cuisine, and where you can see over 60 species of hummingbird. Seek out the tallest mountain, the longest river, and everything in between.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Critics praise the book for its accessibility, engaging style, and equitable presentation without favouring larger nations. It has been described as a "triumph" for its clear and simple explanations of the world, and as one of the most interesting and well-organised fact books available. Readers recommend it as a lovely addition to any bookshelf or coffee table and highlight its value as an educational resource for world projects.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783126118

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books

Illustration: clr illus

Contributors:

Illustrated by Rose Blake

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 232.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 1140g

Pages: 208

Collections

Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Joe Fullman Non-Fiction

About the Author

Joe Fullman (Author)

Joe Fullman is an experienced children's author and has written many non-fiction reference titles. He has a personal interest in music, plays several instruments and performs with a folk band.

Rose Blake (Illustrator)

Rose Blake is an illustrator and artist who studied at the Royal College of Art. Her book A History of Pictures for Children (2018), written by David Hockney and Martin Gayford, won the New Horizons award at the 2019 Bologna Children's Book Fair.