Everything & Everywhere: A Fact-Filled Adventure for Curious Globe-Trotters

by Marc Martin

From Hong Kong to Reykjavík, Ulaanbaatar to New York City, enjoy a lush and unexpected journey around the world to discover what makes each place unique. Sleepy sloths, colorful cows, staggering skylines, terrible traffic—countless surprises await! All you need is a good guide and a little curiosity . . . so, what are you waiting for? Let's go! From award-winning author and illustrator Marc Martin comes a quirky, fact-filled adventure for curious globe-trotters, young and old.

Genres: Picture Books, Nonfiction, Travel, Childrens, Geography, Nature, Animals

40 pages, Hardcover

Published October 9, 2018

Reviews

[Vanessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great illustrations with facts from a handful of places around the world. This book is just an introduction. There are many, many, many places that it doesn’t cover, but it’s a fun, light introduction to the world for kids and will hopefully pique their interest to learn more. It even includes the fun Where’s Waldo-esque game of trying to find the author/illustrator in each picture.

[clivey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun way to introduce kids to different countries and cultures, each spread gives a pictorial overview of a different city around the world, touching on animals, foods, places of interest, and more. Adults will catch some subtle jokes in the wording, too.

[Shauna Ludlow Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has fun illustrations and facts about animals, food, architecture, etc. around the world. Very entertaining.

[Cindy Mitchell *Kiss the Book* · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything and Everywhere: A Fact-filled Adventure for Curious Globe-trotters by Marc Martin. PICTURE BOOK/NON-FICTION. Chronicle Book, 2018. $19. 9781452165141

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL - ESSENTIAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

This is a large format book that covers one city per two page spread. Each city is represented by a collage of tiny illustrations of different elements of the city and small descriptions of each. For example, the spread on Reykjavik contains geothermal pools and describes them as very warm and licorice and a label calling it a popular treat. This page also contains illustrations of people that are labeled with the most common names in Iceland - Jon and Anna.

I fall for just about any book that casually takes a young reader on a trip around the world. This book is not exhaustive, but I love the cities it picked to explore. The mix of facts and illustrations should be a real hook for a lot of readers. You should be aware that there is an illustration of naked people in a bathhouse for the Tokyo pages, but it is very small and not graphic.

Jen Wecker, HS English Teacher
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[Alex Baugh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Introduce your young readers to the world with this oversized, jam-packed information book. They can explore 16 different places in the world, some well-known, other not so familiar. The adventure begins with Antarctica, then goes on to Alice Springs in Australia; Hong Kong, China; Tokyo, Japan; Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; New Delhi, India; Moscow, Russia, Cairo, Egypt; Paris, France; Reykjavík, Iceland; New York City, USA; Galápagos Islands, Ecuador; the Amazon Rainforest; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and finally to Cape Town, South Africa.

Before beginning these explorations, you might want to study the world map on the end papers to help situate yourself. Turn the page and you will find a two page spread for each location, along with 12 or 13 bytes of information, which range from the silly (yes, real New Yorkers do fold their pizza in half to eat it) to the serious (there are 20 million breeding pairs of penguins in Antarctica). The illustrations (and there are lots of them) are done in watercolors, in Martin's distinctive style, and every information byte captures the flavor, culture, and features that are unique to each place.

Kids (and adults) will love exploring the pages of this book, and discovering all kinds of interesting information. The book is recommended for kids age 5+, but I found it didn't work well with that age and so I have aged it up to 7+ where it does work. They know more about the world by then and they loved going over the pages - repeatedly.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wow! If this extraordinary travelogue of sorts doesn't make readers want to obtain or renew a passport and start traveling the globe, I don't know what will. Although it doesn't quite live up to its title of taking readers everywhere, it comes darn near close as it features 15 unique places such as Antarctica and the Galapagos Islands as well as urban centers such as Hong Kong and even Reykjavik, home of geothermal pools. Ideal for browsing, the illustrations cover the double-page spreads for each location beautifully, relying on watercolor, gouache, pencil, and digital collage to capture the flavor the places being visited. The text has a distinct voice too with intriguing little asides about the rats in New York City, for instance, "too many to count" (unpaged). Who knew that the city boasts 264,000 manhole covers or that there are 80 billionaires in Moscow or that Hong Kong has the world's longest outdoor escalator? It's all astonishingly cool and fascinating, and the book even provides sketches of foods travelers are most likely to encounter in these various spots, which might make tourists more likely to sample them. I felt swept away by this all, almost as swiftly as i was captivated by the author/illustrator's earlier A River. The end papers feature a map with the continents and a reminder that this isn't the end. There is so much more to see out there. Grab your passport and go. Life and adventures await.

[Jane Maple · Rating 4 out of 5]

Starts off with showing us a globe and which shows us Eurasia, Africa and Australia with words above it saying “you are here” then it shows the other side of the world (the Americas) and says “Or maybe you’re here? Maybe one day you’ll go here. Cute way to begin.

The next pages are then filled with facts and illustrations about each place we might go visit:
In Antartica we learn there is only one ATM on that continent (McMurdo Station). It shows us drawings of Antartic stations from all around the world including Bharati Station (India); SANAE IV (South Africa); Princess Elizabeth Station (Belgium); Neumayer Station III (Germany); Concordia Station (France/Italy); Halley VI Station (UK); Jang Bogo statio (South Korea); Taishan Station (China) and Amundsen—Scott Station (US).

Next the book goes to Australia - specifically Alice Springs and Surrounds “described as a region of Australia with endless blue skies and vast red desert” and show us Uluru, the massive red rock sacred to the aboriginal people. It also shows us wildlife from the area (Red Kangaroos, Emus, large flocks of Budgerigars and endangered Red-tailed black cockatoo) as well as other items like trains, motor homes and “Gray nomads (retirees)”

Next we go to Hong Kong - they show the various markets in the city(computer market, jade market, costume market, goldfish market, etc). Central-Mid-Levels escalator is the longest outdoor escaltor in the world and needed since Hong Kong is hilly. They also let us know air conditioners are needed in the summer since it is very humid. Also that hong kong has the world’s largest permanetn light and sound show and more Rolls Royces per person than any other city.

Next is Tokyo where they have 5.6 million vending machines, selling everything from umbrellas, books, fish bait, beer, bananas, underwear, neckties, milk, salad and eggs. Also mentions that Kawaii means cute things. Hanami is cherry blossom viewing in March or April and that the Shibuya crossing is the world’s busiest crossing in the world with 100,000 people per hour.

Next is the capital of Mongolia, Ulaanhbaatar. It lets us know that many things feature genghis Khan (the airport is named for him, he is on money, stamps, drinks named for him, so on. Naadam is a a traditional festival consisting of wrestling, archery and horse racing. Ovoos are sacred cairns made from rocks and wood which you are to circle three times clockwise for a safer journey while traveling. And finally that Mongolia is one of the least populated countries in the world.

Next is New Delhi - the capital aof India. We are told that five legged cows are very lucky. That Chai cups are made of clay and you break them after dreaking. Khari Baoli is Asia’s largest wholesale spice market.

Next is Moscow the capital of Russia. We see a picture of “Stalin’s skyscrapers also known as the seven sisters” which include Moscow State University, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and several hotels. That there are roughly 80 billionaires in Moscow. That there are many monuments including for Laika the first animal to orbit the Earth and Malchik a famous stray dog that lived in the metro. It is estimated that 35k stray dogs live in the city. That the metro stations are palatial and that some stray dogs ride the metro looking for food.

Cairo, the largest city in the Middle East and the capital of Egypt. That Cairo’s nickname is the city of a thousand minarets. Khan El’Khalili Bazaar is a major shopping district for antiques, jewelry and general goods. Doorkeepers (Bawabs) mind the buildings, run errands for tenants and find parking spots. That there are lot of Shisha Smokers and lots of stray cats.

Paris - that the Louvre Museum has 650k square feet of galleries, has 8 million visitors a year, and employees 2,100 staff. That hte arc de triomphe has 12 avenues radiating from the center.

Reykjavik the capital of Iceland - The most common names in the city are Jon and Anna. The Arctic fox is the only native mammal in iceland. That cairn of rocks are used as a marker. That the northern lights are caused by particles from the sun hitting the Earth’s atmosphere. Licorice is a popular treat.

New York City - the most populous city in the United States. *.5 million people speaking more than 200 languages. Nearly 300 skyscrapers.

Galapagos Islands (which are part of Ecuador and are an archipelago) Frigatebird inflates its red throat to attract a mate. Darwin’s finches are all linked by a common ancestor. Marine Iguanas the only lizard that swim in the ocean. 50 species of fixh found nowhere else in the world. Among many other animals the book highlights on these pages.

Amazon rainforest is also covered with many animals. Noting that the forest covers nine countries. Including capybaras a large semi acquatic rodent. Amazon River dolphins also known as pink ddolphins. The basilisk Lizard which can walk on water (and thus is also called the Jesus lizard). 16k species of trees. Kiwkajou that can turn its feet backward and run in the opposite direction.

Rio de Janeiro - city in Brazil. Christ the Redeemer statue is 800 feet tall. Tijuca forest is the largest urban forest in the world. That Botecos are a great place to enjoy a drink. That Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines dance, music and acrobatics. That the Favelas is a makeshift town that house 20% of Rios 6.3 million people.

Finally we come to Cape Town one of South Africa’s three capital cities. The architecture is influenced by Dutch, french, german, victorian and Malay styles. That Cast of Good hope is one of the oldest buildings built in 1666-1679. That Swankers/Swenkas are well-dressed gentlemen. That Chacma Baboons are very intelligent and you must lock your windows since they are looking for an easy meal and flamingos which get their pink color from pigments in the food they eat.

[Palak · Rating 1 out of 5]

There is no fact to this book, it one person's perspective.

[Crystal Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everything & Everywhere: A Fact-Filled Adventure for Curious Globe-Trotters by Marc Martin is a nonfiction children's book, published on October 9, 2018. This book is a good way to introduce children to a few places around the world. It shows the greatness and diversity of our planet, and fascinating facts. This book is very entertainig, has fun illustrations and facts about animals, architecture, food, culture etc. around the world. My child loved reading this book, introducing my child to other cultures and cities other than what she knows sparked a discussion about the how these countries are so different from ours. Even I learned some things about other large cities, so this children's book can also inform an adult. The art work is beautiful and allows for children to imaginate and question their curosity. This book is recommended for children ages 5-8. I rate this book a 4 out 5 because it is well written, educational, the art work is very visual, and children would find excitement in this book.

[Lovable Library · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Everything & Everywhere by @marcmartinillo (released Oct. 2018) is a must have book for curious nonfiction lovers. It is packed with information from around the globe and illustrated beautifully! Travel near and far learning about animals, food, architecture, people, and more! From the plethora of vending machines in Japan to the Budgerigars in Australia, there is so much to investigate.
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The illustrations look like a painting with a ton of detail on each page. This is 100% a book that will get read time and again. It is a great book to read together because of the many opportunities for discussion. It is recommended for ages 5-8, but I think younger and older children will appreciate the beautiful and informative nature of this book. Well done @chroniclebooks!
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Thanks to the @kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book - all opinions are my own.

[Stephanie Bange · Rating 3 out of 5]

An oversized mish-mash of sights that might be seen in 15 different places in the world. Organized as if by taking a tour around the world (starting at Antarctica) and ending up in Cape Town, South Africa, each two-page spread is crammed with labeled illustrations of things that can be found/seen in that city/region. For example, Antarctica shows 7 different kinds of whales, four different kinds of penguins, snow petrels, shipping containers, research stations, icebergs and ice breakers, and a stat on the wind there.

For use as a browser, as there is not enough information for a report. Lovers of books such as Where's Waldo? will find this interesting. Children who are overstimulated with too much small detail will be overwhelmed.

Not for everybody.

For grades PreSchool-grade 1.

[Lauren- The Smile Lines · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Everything & Everywhere by @marcmartinillo is FILLED with information from around the world! You will feel like you traveled near and far learning about animals, food, architecture, people, and so much more!
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The illustrations look like a painting with a ton of detail on each page. You will 100% look at this book many times. It is not a book you would read in one sitting because of the large amount of information.
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I found the New York City pages funny because I live here! I had to laugh at some points chosen to be included. Coffee is pronounced Kaw-fee AND there are too many rats to count?! Very interesting choices indeed. 😂
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Really interesting book! This releases 10/9.

[BiblioBickie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Basically a visual travelogue with gorgeous watercolored pictures labeled with inked handwriting. Each 2-page spread covers a city or geographic area, beginning with Antarctica and Alice Springs. Each spread contains many different illustrations which give the author/artist's impression of what he found interesting and/or memorable about the area. Often, the labels are humorous, such as "bald nomad" labeling a bald man in a group of what is locally called "grey nomads" aka retirees. Some areas, like the Galapagos Islands, are heavy on wildlife but others, like New York City, are not. This is a fantastic non-fiction browsing book for pretty much anyone, including strong K readers.

[Evan Hays · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love how more of these beautifully illustrated and excellently researched non-fiction books for children are coming out. I only wish I had been exposed to more of these when I was younger. Jackson loves this book right now. It is a unique portrayal of about 10 urban centers from around the world, and since one is Cairo, where I lived for about 5 months in 2005, I can verify that the details that it picks out do bring the realities of these urban centers to life. More of these please!

[Annette · Rating 5 out of 5]

My grandkids loved this book. It's laid out very nicely, with tons of pictures and explanations on every page, and periodically some fun quirky little fact like how many ATMs exist on Antartica. It's the kind of book they can pore over for hours, revisit often, and still find something new and interesting each time.

[Eileen Parks · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an entrancing book for these times. Each page reveals a humming world. A great way to feel connected during social isolation. I'm a children's librarian, teaching remotely. Inspired to create a unit for 3rd grade, geography, maybe teaching Google Earth. Highly recommend for any K-6 classroom library or school library. So much to see on each page.

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want to give your children a big-picture view of major cities and places around the world in an interesting and engaging way, this is the book to do it. The illustrations were great, the content was informative, unique and often humorous. I'm sure we'll return to this book over the years.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great exploration of major cities around the world! I really enjoyed the artwork and the great variety of facts about each of the cities. Each page is chock-full of cool artwork and things to see and think about. My very favorite thing about the book was to look for our intrepid explorer hiding in plain sight on each page like Where’s Wally.

[Donna Craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is large and flat. It consists of colorful two-page spreads that are covered in little illustrations representing a specific city (or island, as in Galapagos.) Short phrases or sentences look hand-written among the different images. They intrigued me and brought each city to life. A beautiful book to ponder alone as an adult, delve into as a kid, or browse through with a little one.

[MotherofReaders · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. I loved the concept of this book (a collection of drawings as a “snapshot” of a place in the world) and i think it is well done; however, my preschooler has not connected with it as well as I had hoped. We combined exploring the pages with finding the locations of the cities on a map (an activity she already loves), but this didn’t seem to hold her interest. It may be that it’s a book better suited for older children. We will try it again when she is older.

[Amanda Brooke · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great gazing book if you are fascinated by facts about places. I love the world maps on the end papers. I want to start using passports in the library so students can keep track of placed they have visited while reading. It would be a fun project.

[FergusonFamilyBooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is gorgeous. Every page is detailed drawings about a city around the world. There are funny bits and serious bits. It's beautiful. I think I had more fun reading this as an adult than my kids did.

[Jackie Ostrowicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whimsical fact, filled book about major cities around the world created by a wonderful artist, Marc Martin. The book is oversized and double page spreads pack in little known facts about each city. Great for children’s library to look at over and over again.

[Mary Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of details to explore about some well-know and some lesser-known places in the world.

[Susan Kennedy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stunningly beautiful & poignant picture book of the world for our times.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read it. Learned a number of new random facts while enjoying gorgeous water color illustrations. I want a sequel with more places!

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you have "Lots," this is the exact same book.

[Debbie Tanner · Rating 4 out of 5]

This could never be a read aloud but it's crammed full of beautiful art work and tons of interesting facts about lots of different places.

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Learn some fascinating facts about some of the world's largest cities. About the people and animals and what it's like to live there.

[Miss Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Learn some fascinating facts about some of the world's largest cities. About the people and animals and what it's like to live there.