Divided by geographic region, the Barefoot Books World Atlas looks at the way in which communities and cultures across the world have been shaped by their natural environment, and at theideas and initiatives which are shaping the future. An atlas for the twenty-first century, it shows how all parts of the planet are interconnected and looks at the challenges which face us all in creating a sustainable future.
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World Atlas, written by Nick Crane, illustrated by David Dean, and recently released by children s publisher Barefoot Books, is an unconventional beauty. --The Boston Globe
This fresh and informative atlas offers engaging, fact-filled overviews of Earth s oceans and continents. Mini-books, flaps, and sidebars address topics ranging from People and Places to Transport. Dean s maps are crowded with warmly illustrated people, animals, places, and objects that represent particular areas of the world Ukraine is distinguished by a Cossack dancer and ornately decorated pysanka, and a ring-tailed lemur appears in Madagascar. With its emphasis on sustainability, interconnectedness, and diversity, the book offers young armchair travelers and globe-trotters much to discover. Includes a removable world map. --Publishers Weekly
Broken down into major regions and illustrated with images characteristic of the area, this atlas of maps makes navigating the world s terrain a pleasure. Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, for instance, boasts pictures of the Vokstok Station, Adelie penguins, and a dog-sled team, plus krill and cruise ships. A facing page includes encyclopedic info on climate and weather, wildlife, and natural resources. Traversing Europe, North Africa, and the rest of the globe unearths equal charms. Ages nine to twelve. --Foreword Magazine
This fresh and informative atlas offers engaging, fact-filled overviews of Earth s oceans and continents. Mini-books, flaps, and sidebars address topics ranging from People and Places to Transport. Dean s maps are crowded with warmly illustrated people, animals, places, and objects that represent particular areas of the world Ukraine is distinguished by a Cossack dancer and ornately decorated pysanka, and a ring-tailed lemur appears in Madagascar. With its emphasis on sustainability, interconnectedness, and diversity, the book offers young armchair travelers and globe-trotters much to discover. Includes a removable world map. --Publishers Weekly
Broken down into major regions and illustrated with images characteristic of the area, this atlas of maps makes navigating the world s terrain a pleasure. Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, for instance, boasts pictures of the Vokstok Station, Adelie penguins, and a dog-sled team, plus krill and cruise ships. A facing page includes encyclopedic info on climate and weather, wildlife, and natural resources. Traversing Europe, North Africa, and the rest of the globe unearths equal charms. Ages nine to twelve. --Foreword Magazine
About the Author
Nick Crane is a cartographer, explorer, writer and well-loved television presenter. As a child, Nick explored the Norfolk countryside armed with a bicycle and a map; ever since, he has been journeying the world. In 1992-3, he walked 10,000 kilometers across Europe, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Black Sea. He lives with his family in London, England.
David Dean is a full-time illustrator who travels the world from the comfort of his own studio. He paints in a room surrounded by books from many different cultures, which inspire his exotic and colorful work. In his spare time, David enjoys walking and taking photographs of the countryside near his house in Cheshire, England.
David Dean is a full-time illustrator who travels the world from the comfort of his own studio. He paints in a room surrounded by books from many different cultures, which inspire his exotic and colorful work. In his spare time, David enjoys walking and taking photographs of the countryside near his house in Cheshire, England.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Strambinha
Format:Hardcover
Generally I enjoy the barefoot publications and I really wanted to like this atlas. But just leafing through the America pages of the book I immediately found a few errors:
The book states that North America is comprised of "only two countries", United States and Canada. The author and whoever revised this book seems not to know that Mexico is part of North America.
Săo Paulo in Brazil is printed as Săo Paolo in the map.
The book says that South American populations are formed by Southern European settlers and native populations - in reality, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Brazil received many thousands of immigrants from Germany, Ukraine, Poland, Italy, Lebanon and Syria, among others. The book also forgets to mention that in Brazil there is the largest population of Japanese descendants outside of Japan, and one of the largest from Africa.
I did not continue to read other parts of the book, but just 4 pages gave me enough errors to be concerned about what is on the rest. On a positive note, despite being overly simplified, the maps are pretty and eye catching, I believe they would easily grab the attention and curiosity of children.
The book states that North America is comprised of "only two countries", United States and Canada. The author and whoever revised this book seems not to know that Mexico is part of North America.
Săo Paulo in Brazil is printed as Săo Paolo in the map.
The book says that South American populations are formed by Southern European settlers and native populations - in reality, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Brazil received many thousands of immigrants from Germany, Ukraine, Poland, Italy, Lebanon and Syria, among others. The book also forgets to mention that in Brazil there is the largest population of Japanese descendants outside of Japan, and one of the largest from Africa.
I did not continue to read other parts of the book, but just 4 pages gave me enough errors to be concerned about what is on the rest. On a positive note, despite being overly simplified, the maps are pretty and eye catching, I believe they would easily grab the attention and curiosity of children.
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
its fun to go through this together with my son. somethings were new to me as well!
we repeat once we are done and read it again and again together. this was good family fun.
we repeat once we are done and read it again and again together. this was good family fun.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Lindsay
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I really liked this book when I saw it at my local library. I bought it for my nephew for Christmas. It has great bold colors and lift the flap information questions that make it fun to learn.
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