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Children's Illustrated Atlas
DK's Children's Illustrated Atlas brings geography to life; packed with more than 50 colourful maps for kids and fascinating facts about the countries of the world.
Each map is bursting with information, such as climates, populations, famous sites, mountains and rivers, and natural wonders of the world. The atlas also includes a world map, with a political map for each continent. Through each map children are shown how to read a map and use a key, compass and scale.
Charming and informative, the Children's Illustrated Atlas is a key addition to every child's library.
Each map is bursting with information, such as climates, populations, famous sites, mountains and rivers, and natural wonders of the world. The atlas also includes a world map, with a political map for each continent. Through each map children are shown how to read a map and use a key, compass and scale.
Charming and informative, the Children's Illustrated Atlas is a key addition to every child's library.
128 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 2016
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March 17, 2020
I always say, you can't go wrong with DK, and this book is no exception!
It is chalk full of information and beautifully illustrated. Measurements are in "American," as well as the Metric system.
For each continent, there is a brief paragraph about the area, a color map that showcases the location of each country, as well as the bodies of water that surround the area, a scale (distance), small photos and / or other illustrations of places or things you might find in the area.
Within each continent, unless it is a large country, such as Turkey, countries are illustrated in twos and threes, i.e. Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia or all of North Africa is put together on a couple of pages. As with the continents, there are colorful maps of the country / countries being shown. They show where the deserts, sand dunes, rain forests, and mountains, etc. are on the maps. Major cities are also pinpointed, as are points of interest. There are also photos / illustrations of people, places, or things that may be found here. Again, there is a scale that measures distance, but there is also a "Key" that shows produce, activities, and industry that may be found in these countries.
At the end of the book is an "Atlas Picture Quiz" where they show the country and give you a brief hint, but you have to name the country - remember this is for kids, so while not super easy, it's still not that difficult. I got 10/10.
There is also a "Guess the Icon" page, with clues, and an answer key for all of this.
The last few pages contain a Glossary and Index.
Spectacular!
It is chalk full of information and beautifully illustrated. Measurements are in "American," as well as the Metric system.
For each continent, there is a brief paragraph about the area, a color map that showcases the location of each country, as well as the bodies of water that surround the area, a scale (distance), small photos and / or other illustrations of places or things you might find in the area.
Within each continent, unless it is a large country, such as Turkey, countries are illustrated in twos and threes, i.e. Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia or all of North Africa is put together on a couple of pages. As with the continents, there are colorful maps of the country / countries being shown. They show where the deserts, sand dunes, rain forests, and mountains, etc. are on the maps. Major cities are also pinpointed, as are points of interest. There are also photos / illustrations of people, places, or things that may be found here. Again, there is a scale that measures distance, but there is also a "Key" that shows produce, activities, and industry that may be found in these countries.
At the end of the book is an "Atlas Picture Quiz" where they show the country and give you a brief hint, but you have to name the country - remember this is for kids, so while not super easy, it's still not that difficult. I got 10/10.
There is also a "Guess the Icon" page, with clues, and an answer key for all of this.
The last few pages contain a Glossary and Index.
Spectacular!
September 13, 2018
Informative and beautifully illustrated. My 3-year-old loved it and learned a lot from it. The book prompted a lot off great questions and made my kid want to learn more.
June 4, 2018
What an incredible atlas bursting with up-to-date information about the different countries around the word. Loved the concise descriptions and the fact that the pages were not cluttered with trivia. Highly recommended as an introductory text for young geographers.
August 2, 2022
The atlas completely ignores the existence of Palestinian state.
June 15, 2024
This was pretty cool. It had a wide variety of things that were featured in each country and I liked that it had information on Antarctica and the Artic Circle as well.
March 13, 2025
Maps are a little overwhelming with information
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November 18, 2016Brooks, A. (2016). Children's illustrated atlas.
Citation by: Cheyanna Wickman
Type of Reference: Geographical
Call Number: 912
Content/Scope: This atlas is geared towards middle school students but also towards ELL and visual learners. This is the newest edition created by the Smithsonian including facts and images from each place the atlas shows in the world. Students will be able to associate what items come from where based on this atlas.
Accuracy/ Authority/ Bias: The Smithsonian is a prominent museum in our nation. They have published this and several other books for students to help learners of all levels be able to grasp content. They have also published their book in conjunction with a well-known academic publisher DK.
Arrangement/ Presentation: The book is organized by continent and then countries within the continent. There are over 50 countries featured in the book and they have pages to teach students how to read a compass, and use the map scale.
Relation to other works: Although there are many atlases in existence for students today this one not only has the countries but it has pages to teach students basic map reading skills as well as facts and illustrations from each country they feature. Making this a comprehensive guide to these countries for students.
Accessibility/ Diversity: Students who are visual learners will be able to gravitate towards the images to help them understand what comes from each country or area of the world. And ELL students will be able to use the visuals and small facts as well as the detailed instructions pages to help them better understand how maps and atlases work.
Cost: $11.00
Professional Review: Smith, E. (2016). [Review of Children’s Illustrated Atlas]. School Library Journal.
Citation by: Cheyanna Wickman
Type of Reference: Geographical
Call Number: 912
Content/Scope: This atlas is geared towards middle school students but also towards ELL and visual learners. This is the newest edition created by the Smithsonian including facts and images from each place the atlas shows in the world. Students will be able to associate what items come from where based on this atlas.
Accuracy/ Authority/ Bias: The Smithsonian is a prominent museum in our nation. They have published this and several other books for students to help learners of all levels be able to grasp content. They have also published their book in conjunction with a well-known academic publisher DK.
Arrangement/ Presentation: The book is organized by continent and then countries within the continent. There are over 50 countries featured in the book and they have pages to teach students how to read a compass, and use the map scale.
Relation to other works: Although there are many atlases in existence for students today this one not only has the countries but it has pages to teach students basic map reading skills as well as facts and illustrations from each country they feature. Making this a comprehensive guide to these countries for students.
Accessibility/ Diversity: Students who are visual learners will be able to gravitate towards the images to help them understand what comes from each country or area of the world. And ELL students will be able to use the visuals and small facts as well as the detailed instructions pages to help them better understand how maps and atlases work.
Cost: $11.00
Professional Review: Smith, E. (2016). [Review of Children’s Illustrated Atlas]. School Library Journal.
August 8, 2016
Just a beautiful set of maps full of information that is graphically appealing for students. Very similar to the "50 States" book I read last year, but more "academic" and less cartoon-y.
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