Kids' London (Dorling Kindersley Travel Guides) [Paperback]

Simon Adams (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up

For kids who know where they're going!

An exciting new series of travel guides to help kids make the most of that special trip. Dorling Kindersley's Travel Guides are an unparalleled publishing success. Now, with Kids' Travel Guides, the "guides that show you what other guides only tell you" come to a new generation! Developed especially for children, these colorful guidebooks are bursting with everything the globe-trotting youngster needs to make the most of that special trip. These one-of-a-kind guides are invaluable resources for grown-ups traveling with kids too.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: DK Publishing (May 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789452499
• ISBN-13: 978-0789452498
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #197,684 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #59 in Books > Children's Books > Travel & Cultures > Travel
  • #85 in Books > Children's Books > Travel & Cultures > Explore the World > Europe

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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For kids who want their own less-boring guidebook...., June 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Kids' London (Dorling Kindersley Travel Guides) (Paperback)

This kids' version of the popular Dorling Kindersley guidebooks has many full color photographs on each page to help kids to visualize sites they may want to visit. The book contains a two-page spread about the Millenium Dome, and mention of the London Eye, two new sites you won't find in older travel books. The information in this book is similar to that in the adult version; it's just condensed so there is less text to wade through, and the information focuses on aspects of each area that will be of interest to the younger generation. For instance, under Covent Garden, you'll read about the street performers (who juggle swords and such) rather than the antique market. Basically, you can find this information elsewhere, but if you want to give your kids a guide that they can read on their own on the airplane, this is a nice book for the money. In the back of the book are some write-in quizes and journal pages for that interactive element. It even has a little pocket in the back for saving ticket stubs and other souvenirs.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to include the kids in trip planning, March 18, 2002

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P. McIntosh "pocus04" (League City, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kids' London (Dorling Kindersley Travel Guides) (Paperback)

We bought this book for our 10 year old as part of our vacation planning process. It really helped her feel part of the process and empowered her to choose things she was most interested in seeing. We bought a different more comprehensive guide for the adults but still really appreciated the information and presentation in this kids' book. I wish there were more books in this series. We would have loved to have similar ones for our trip to Rome or our upcoming trip to Paris.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great to get the kids excited but not much information, June 14, 2004

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Ann R. Mchugh "anniemch" (CHATHAM, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kids' London (Dorling Kindersley Travel Guides) (Paperback)

This book was OK. It got my kids excited but it didn't have much practical info. This cannot be to only book you use to plan your trip.