Brilliant Maps An Atras for Curious Minds

by Ian Wright, Mikako Katayama

For example…

-Which day of the week do people most often go to vote?
-Which countries don’t have McDonald’s?
-Is Tokyo more crowded than expected?
-What are the 22 countries and regions the UK has never invaded?
-How does the way decimals are written vary by region?
-Where do people own the most gold per capita?
-“Soccer,” “football,” or something else—what does that country call it?
-“Wow!” You’ll be amazed, surprised by the differences, and find looking at maps so much fun.

This is a map collection compiled by one of the world’s largest map sites, offering a glimpse into the diverse common knowledge and realities of the world.

A hit in the UK with 100,000 copies sold! Published in 10 countries, this trending map collection is finally translated into Japanese.

The original book won the “Forward Indies Award, Gold in the Reference Book Category”

(an award for independent publications, judged by over 100 librarians and booksellers).

224 pages

Published August 22, 2024

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