Keeping kids entertained while on a long drive can be a challenge, but the National Geographic Kids Ultimate U.S. Road Atlas can help. This book includes easy-to-read, simple road maps of each state and Washington, D.C., and a map of the United States. State symbols, cool things to do, boredom busters, fun facts, wacky roadside attractions, and games accompany the maps and provide engaging information with stunning photographs that will keep kids engaged for hours. In the back matter, a comprehensive index makes it easy for kids to look up names and places. To top it all off, everything is presented in colorful NG Kids style, allowing kids to learn as they ride and have a blast doing it!
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"This atlas won’t disappoint the young geographer.” --A Reading Life
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Crispin Boyer is a frequent contributor to National Geographic Kids Magazine. This is his third book for National Geographic.
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Crispin Boyer lives in San Francisco and writes about history, wildlife, and technology. He and his wife, Ramah, are the lord and lady of a 1914 Victorian that is 700 times smaller than a typical castle but almost as drafty. Their microwave might not roast an ox like most medieval ovens, but at least their bathroom isn't a hole in the wall that empties into a stinky moat.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Of all the books at my recent book fair, "National Geographic Kids Ultimate U.S. Road Trip Atlas" was my favorite. I'm the librarian/chair of the book fair, thus I familiarize myself with every book on the case shelves. As a cartophile (map lover), I immediately grabbed this book and Aha! thrilled to its pages!
I evaluate such a book of the 50 states by what is written about my home state, Louisiana. I begin there/here. Each state is allotted two pages. The state map fills one page and information and state symbols the other. The little roads are missing--after all, it takes a big fold-out to include those--but all the state and federal roads are intact. How do I know? A rather narrow state road, 28, runs between Federal Highway 171 and Interstate 49. So what? My grandparents lived in a small community, Simpson, along 28. No, Simpson didn't make the map, but 28 is there.
What is included for each state are these items:
1. 5 Cool things to do here (In Louisiana you can visit the Rose Garden in Shreveport, take a Bayou Boat Tour, visit the Aquarium of the Americas, go through Cajun Country, and tour the French Quarter of New Orleans. A green line exactly locates each place.)
2. A summary paragraph
3. Roadside attractions, like Mardi Gras World, a musuem showing how a float is made
4. Odd information: Did you know that alligators must stay at least 200 yards away from the Mardi Gras parade route.
Each state is set up similarly. Imagine how children can have fun with this--and learn during the summer on those ghastly road trips. The U. S. Road Atlas is most beneficial.
I just flipped open to a particular state. Question: Which state is divided into two parts by the Chesapeake Bay? Yes, if you live near this region, you can answer that. I could not have answered the question. Or this one: In which state is the Wild Horses Assateague State Park? Answer to both questions is Maryland. OK, one more about Maryland: Which state gave up some of its land to form Washington, D.C.?
At an incredibly low price, you can have this book for your children, your students, or, ahem, for yourself. I bought (with library funds) 10 copies for a project I plan to do soon with my middle elementary students.
I evaluate such a book of the 50 states by what is written about my home state, Louisiana. I begin there/here. Each state is allotted two pages. The state map fills one page and information and state symbols the other. The little roads are missing--after all, it takes a big fold-out to include those--but all the state and federal roads are intact. How do I know? A rather narrow state road, 28, runs between Federal Highway 171 and Interstate 49. So what? My grandparents lived in a small community, Simpson, along 28. No, Simpson didn't make the map, but 28 is there.
What is included for each state are these items:
1. 5 Cool things to do here (In Louisiana you can visit the Rose Garden in Shreveport, take a Bayou Boat Tour, visit the Aquarium of the Americas, go through Cajun Country, and tour the French Quarter of New Orleans. A green line exactly locates each place.)
2. A summary paragraph
3. Roadside attractions, like Mardi Gras World, a musuem showing how a float is made
4. Odd information: Did you know that alligators must stay at least 200 yards away from the Mardi Gras parade route.
Each state is set up similarly. Imagine how children can have fun with this--and learn during the summer on those ghastly road trips. The U. S. Road Atlas is most beneficial.
I just flipped open to a particular state. Question: Which state is divided into two parts by the Chesapeake Bay? Yes, if you live near this region, you can answer that. I could not have answered the question. Or this one: In which state is the Wild Horses Assateague State Park? Answer to both questions is Maryland. OK, one more about Maryland: Which state gave up some of its land to form Washington, D.C.?
At an incredibly low price, you can have this book for your children, your students, or, ahem, for yourself. I bought (with library funds) 10 copies for a project I plan to do soon with my middle elementary students.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By A. Soden
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I like the facts given for each state, but there seems to be a section of interesting places they do not show you on the map. I found it to be a bit cluttered graphically, but I'm sure my 7 yo won't notice too much.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By summer
Format:Paperback
We are huge fans of Nat Geo books & mags, and this one takes the cake! Crispin Boyer is very talented! It's easy to read, navigate, and very entertaining.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book for Kids
So many interesting facts and ideas. It kept my boys entertained for a good part of a 3 hour car trip.
Published 19 days ago by F. Abdelhady
5.0 out of 5 stars
Neat book!
This book has fabulous pictures, colors, and facts for kids to read while traveling! I think this will be a great educational tool on our vacation.
Published 20 days ago by Bonnie F
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very nice
I like this book the best of the three road atlases I bought for my kids. Its got the best maps, best pictures and the best activities.
Published 3 months ago by Jean
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for the road!
The kids and I took a 6 1/2 week camping trip to Western Canada and Alaska last summer and many of those days were spent almost entirely in the car. This book was SO helpful! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jodi M. Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bought as a surprise for our road trip
Great thing to pull out as we passed through several states. Educational and fun. I used it as a surprise gift once we crossed the border.
Published 5 months ago by kottte
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great hit
It's a great way for young kids to get some idea of geography. My 6 year old had brought it to road trips to Virginia and Canada. Read more
Published 5 months ago by J.C.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for younger children
My 9 year old had fun with this on our most recent trip across the country. Most of the games looked fun, but as this is a digital age, the thought of only pencil and paper was a... Read more
Published 5 months ago by S
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun
My 4 year old grand-daughter suddenly became obsessed with maps and this seemed to fill the bill. Lots of colorful pictures, enough information and MAPS!
Published 6 months ago by T. Williams
1.0 out of 5 stars
Big disappointment
Considering the respect I used to have for National Geographic products, this one was a great disappointment. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Judith Schechter
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