Carti in categoria Geography books and atlases

A brilliant flap book that delves deep into the mysteries of the geography of the Earth. Each page is covered with flaps that reveal and explain the Earths structure, climate and environments, from desert to arctic tundra. Includes pages revealing the problems of climate change and ways to reduce global warming. With over 80 sturdy flaps, and internet links to websites to find out more. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 E/G/S BIC CBMC C3N79 Hardback ISBN: 9780746087541Illustrator Peter Allen...

A fascinating flap book that tours the land, sea and skies to discover where weather comes from. With over 100 flaps to lift, children can peer into a thundercloud, follow the path of a hurricane and visit the coldest place on Earth. Includes pages on climate change, the seasons, world climates, the water cycle, winds and more. An informative introduction to an essential school geography topic. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 S, G BIC CBMC B5J79 Hardback ISBN: 9781409563983 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 27...

Did you know that rain sometimes falls red? Or that the equivalent of one truckload of plastic is dumped in our oceans every minute? This visually stunning book is filled with 100 fascinating facts, bright, infographic illustrations, information on ways we can help our planet and links to specially selected websites to find out more. Age 8 Key Stage KS2 S/G BIC CBMC C5N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474950626 Extent: 128 pages Dimensions: 240 x 170mmAuthor/Editor Jerome Martin, Darran Stobbart, Alice Jam...

What causes earthquakes? What do they feel like? What are tsunamis and why do they happen? An informative introduction to earthquakes and their effects for young readers. Features information on real-life earthquakes, accompanied by striking colour photographs and vivid illustrations. Developed with a reading expert from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence. Includes carefully selected internet links to exciting websites to find out more. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS Lexile Mea...

Lift the flaps to discover famous landmarks and amazing facts about London, Paris, Istanbul, Shanghai and other great cities. Explore soaring skyscrapers, elegant cathedrals and bustling shopping streets – and discover fascinating facts and details beneath the flaps. With internet links to websites with virtual tours and panoramas. An exciting flap book for older children full of detailed city illustrations. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 BIC CBMC B5J79 Hardback ISBN: 9781409519041 Extent: 16 pages...

Take a tour of the British Isles with this entertaining atlas and 300-piece jigsaw, with hundreds of animals, landmarks and attractions to spot. The sturdy box contains a vividly illustrated jigsaw of a map of Britain and Ireland, plus a 24-page picture atlas showing each region with towns and cities, rivers, flags and other details. (The Picture Atlas of Great Britain and Ireland is also available separately.) Age 5 Key Stage KS1/2 G BIC CBMC X2J79 Book and jigsaw box ISBN: 9781474937627 Extent...

Take a tour of the fabulous city of New York with this beautifully illustrated book with over 80 flaps to lift. Compare the heights of world-famous skyscrapers, look around leafy Central Park, visit Grand Central station, dazzling Times Square and much more. Includes links to specially selected websites for more information. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 G/H BIC CBMC C5K79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474922517 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Jonathan MelmothIllustrator Victor Bueren...

Dive into the watery world beneath the waves in this beautifully illustrated information book, with over 50 flaps to lift. Explore coasts, coral reefs and mangrove forests, and find out what lives in the deepest, darkest part of the ocean. Includes Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites for more information, too. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 E BIC CBMC B5K79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474947060 Extent: 14 pages Dimensions: 216 x 192mmIllustrator Bao Luu...

Turn the pages of this fascinating atlas to take a tour of Britain and Ireland – from the craggy far north of Scotland, to the west coast of Ireland and green fields in the south east of England. Full of famous landmarks, native wildlife, culture and history, plus website links for video tours and more information. Age 6 Key Stage KS1 G BIC CBMC B5N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474936637 Extent: 40 pages Dimensions: 290 x 240mmAuthor/Editor Struan ReidIllustrator Adam Larkum...

Explore the wonderful world of maps with this entertaining write-in activity book. Find out how maps work, explore the world and discover different types of maps as you complete puzzles, mazes, spot the difference, colouring in and lots more. All the answers are at the back of the book and there are links to websites with even more map activities. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 G BIC CBMC C2L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474952842 Extent: 80 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mm...

Take a tour of Great Britain and Ireland with this stunning picture atlas, looking at famous landmarks, native wildlife and history along the way. With over 350 stickers, from the Angel of the North to fish and chips, a quiz and links to websites to find out more, this is an interactive way to discover what makes Great Britain and Ireland special. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 G BIC CBMC B2L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474922746 Extent: 24 pages 10 pages stickers Dimensions: 305 x 238mmAuthor/Editor Jonatha...

A stunning atlas with 15 beautifully illustrated maps for children to pore over. Young explorers can discover the countries, continents, oceans, mountains and ice caps of our amazing planet and learn where different animals and people live. There are fascinating facts about each country, plus flags and capital cities and an index of place names. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 G Hardback ISBN: 9781409598701 Extent: 40 pages Dimensions: 350 x 288mmAuthor/Editor Emily BoneIllustrator Dan Taylor...

This gorgeously illustrated picture atlas takes readers on a tour of Europe, looking at its different cultures, traditions and history along the way. With over 350 stickers, a quiz and internet links to carefully selected websites, this is a brilliantly interactive way to discover the countries of Europe, and their capital cities and languages. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 G Paperback ISBN: 9781474922531 Extent: 24 pages 10 pages stickers Dimensions: 305 x 238mmAuthor/Editor Jonathan MelmothIllustrat...

Discover the national flag of every independent country in the world in this fascinating colouring book. Grouped by continent, there are maps matching each flag to its country, information on flag colours and symbols and black and white flags and coats of arms to colour. With internet links to carefully selected websites to find out more. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 G Paperback ISBN: 9781474922609 Extent: 48 pages Dimensions: 250 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Susan MeredithIllustrator Ian McNee...

Pore over each of the world’s continents with this entertaining atlas and 300-piece jigsaw, with hundreds of animals, landmarks and attractions to spot and talk about. The sturdy box contains a vividly illustrated 300-piece jigsaw of a world map, plus a 32-page picture atlas (also sold separately as Atlas of the World Picture Book and Sticker Picture Atlas of the World.) Age 5 Key Stage KS1 G BIC CBMC B2J79 Book and jigsaw box ISBN: 9781474937610 Extent: 24 pagesAuthor/Editor Sam SmithIllu...

Discover amazing true survival stories of people stranded alone in the wildest places on Earth, and learn simple and useful survival techniques in this fascinating information book. With dramatic photographs, detailed diagrams and cartoon-strip stories, plus links to exciting websites with video clips and more information. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 H BIC CBMC C5N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474941969 Extent: 80 pages Dimensions: 204 x 150mmAuthor/Editor Henry Brook...

An illustrated, fact-filled atlas showing the most interesting sights across Britain and Northern Ireland, from world famous attractions to local festivals, activities and animal life. Each double page shows a different region, with key geographic and historic features and towns plus a list of things to spot. Includes a contents list and index, and internet links to further information and ideas for things to do in each region, available via the Usborne Quicklinks website. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 G,...

A fantastic interactive atlas with over 140 stickers to help children learn about the countries of the world, the most famous and interesting sites, and also each country’s flag and fascinating world records. A brilliant introduction to geography, capital cities and world landmarks ranging from the statue of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. With brightly-coloured, intricate illustrations and photographs of the major sights, cities and landmarks of ea...

Open the gates of the world’s most famous palaces, from the sun-splashed courtyards of the Alhambra to the dazzling rooms of Versailles. There are over 90 flaps for children to lift, revealing the great halls of the Forbidden City in Imperial China, the tiled pavilions of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul and the beautiful bedrooms of Hampton Court. Eight of the most magnificent palaces from around the world, throughout time, all illustrated in immaculate detail for children to explore. With ...

A beautifully illustrated picture atlas with over 350 stickers of plants, animals, places and features to stick on the maps. A brilliantly interactive way to explore the world and find out where different people and animals live. Maps also show country names and capital cities and fascinating facts about each area. Includes a world quiz, and internet links to find out more about people and places. Age 5 Key Stage KS1/2 G BIC CBMC B5L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781409550013 Extent: 24 pages 10 pages st...