Angry Birds Playground: Atlas

Angry Birds Playground

by Elizabeth Carney, National Geographic Kids (Editor)

Follow along with your favorite Angry Birds characters as they fly around the world discovering continents, countries, and cultures. Kids will be hooked on a wacky search for the Angry Birds' eggs as they seek out clues that lead them to amazing discoveries. Readers analyze and observe the world from a global perspective as they build basic skills. Packed with learning exercises and fun activities, the  Angry Birds Atlas  will transform kids into explorers and leave them wanting more adventure.

Genres: Nonfiction, Childrens, Geography

128 pages, Hardcover

First published October 8, 2013

About the author

Elizabeth Carney is a writer and editor based in Brooklyn, New York. She specializes in children's nonfiction and science, math, and STEM-related subjects.

Elizabeth received the 2005 AAAS Science Journalism Award for science reporting for children. Her titles Face to Face With Cheetahs, Face to Face With Gorillas, and Great Migrations: Whales, Wildebeests, Butterflies, Elephants, and Other Amazing Animals on the Move appeared on the National Science Teachers Association's Outstanding Science Trade Book list for 2008, 2009, and 2010, respectively.

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very simple first look at the world around us. It gives a broad overview of each continent, it's geographic features, animal life, culture etc. It's full of beautiful pictures from National Geographic. It looks like they made a wonderful book about the world for children and when it was all finished they sprinkled some angry bird characters over the top to get the kids' attention. It worked! It's really a fantastic book.

[Talea · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wasn't impressed. The only redeeming part of the book was the suggestions in the back for activities and even then it felt a bit out of place. I'd have preferred more attention to detail in the maps.

[Sonja Grönqvist · Rating 5 out of 5]

Series of fab sciences books for the younger school children with funny Angry Birds characters. Also suitable for kids learning English at school.

[Ginger · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you have kids who line angry birds this is a great book. Lots to learn.