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An engaging and informative atlas for budding explorers
Includes a pull-out map and lift-the-flap booklets
Divided by geographical region, making navigation simple and fun
SHORTLISTED FOR THE JUNIOR DESIGN AWARDS 2012
Barefoot Books World Atlas
Written by Nick Crane and illustrated by David Dean
Now in its fourth printing, our bestselling, beautifully
illustrated atlas is filled with intriguing icons and facts to
engage young minds.
12 FOLD-OUT BOOKLETS, 6 PANELS AND A 748 X 440MM PULL-OUT MAP
ALL AGES 52PP 300 X 255MM
HARDBACK 9781846863325 £14.99
‘An unconventional beauty. . . . Land
masses are divided into regions,
not continents, which makes sense,
especially in a place as vast as Asia.
Maps in a palette of purple and gold
feature not a grid of latitude and
longitude lines but icons of animals,
landmarks, and manmade features’
— Boston Globe
‘This book opens the window on a
great, big geographical adventure. It is
an atlas for the next generation’
— Nick Crane
‘One of the most appealing of this
year’s books is non-fiction; Barefoot
Books World Atlas by Nick Crane’
— Daily Telegraph
‘Budding geographers will relish Barefoot Books World Atlas
. . . whose cheerful illustrations and infectious enthusiasm
for our miraculous planet is underscored by lift-the-flap
facts about countries’ history, industry and ecology’
— The Times
‘Broken down into major regions and
illustrated with images of the area,
this atlas of maps makes navigating
the world’s terrain a pleasure.
Includes encyclopedic info on
climate and weather, wildlife, and
natural resources. Traversing Europe,
North Africa, and the rest of the
globe unearths equal charms’
— ForeWord Magazine ‘With its emphasis on sustainability,
interconnectedness, and diversity,
the book offers young armchair
travelers and globe-trotters much
to discover’ — Publishers Weekly
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Beautifully illustrated 3D globe with exciting multimedia features
Includes hundreds of facts about the world’s cultures and regions
Features live country facts from Wolfram|Alpha
AN APPLE® EDITORS’ CHOICE PICK
Barefoot World Atlas app
Produced in partnership with Touch Press
This interactive app invites children to embark on an
educational adventure and to immerse themselves in
the diverse cultures and natural beauty of our planet.
Now in English, Spanish and Catalan.
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‘Barefoot World Atlas app is an
information-rich resource that
engages learners of all ages and makes
sure that you are immersed in the
culture of every area you visit . . . . The
bottom line: Barefoot World Atlas
needs to be on every iPad that is used
by children. This app is worth every
penny!’ — Teachers with Apps
‘This is one of the most impressive
apps released so far for the iPad, as
it manages to combine perfectly the
need for being both entertaining
and educational. Thoroughly
recommended’ — Games & Gizmos
‘An immersive app that immediately invites exploration.
From the moment the animated 3D globe appears on
screen, you can’t help tapping, flicking or dragging your
finger along the surface to make it spin’ — New York Times
‘A beautiful children’s atlas that is a
delight to explore. Animated objects
of interest are scattered across the
map; tap on one to read about it
and hear narration by BBC presenter
Nick Crane’ — Daily Telegraph
‘Hot off the press, this beautiful new
app makes use of the new Retina
display in the new iPads . . . ’ — BBC TV
‘Sit with your child as he or she spins
the world beneath their fingers and jabs
at the colorful dancing icons. They are
bound to find facts that interest them,
and spark their curiosity’ — Cult of Mac
‘An innovative atlas app for children’
— Guardian
‘Like an interactive geographic
encyclopedia, there is something here
for kids of just about any age . . . .
Within minutes my kids had figured
out how to zoom in and out as they
zipped past Russia on their way to
South America’ — Cool Mom Tech