Maptastic!

By Dorling Kindersley

Change how you see our world with this book of mind-blowing and beautiful maps for children.

Curiosity meets cartography in this brilliant book of maps for children aged 9-12 (Adults too), showcasing different countries and habitats from around the world. From the Roman Empire to medieval sea monsters to shipwrecks, Maptastic! showcases the craziest, most mind-blowing and most spectacular maps you’ve ever seen.

Children can explore ingenious and detailed maps that turn data into captivating visual stories. This map book offers: A collection of diverse maps from all over the world that show children unique and fresh perspectives on each place. Diagrams and annotations on each map to break down different concepts and topics.

An educational and entertaining book that sparks curiosity in geography, history and data science. Where do swallows go for winter? What’s under Antarctica’s ice? Where on Earth would you find the most money, the deadliest animals, the strangest place names, or the best place to see a tornado or a volcano? Delve into the wonders of science with maps on geology, climate, astronomy and nature, and find out how the world's worst maps led to some of the greatest discoveries of history. This map book is perfect for trivia lovers and map geeks of all ages.