Maps: Aleksandra Mizielinska - Daniel Mizielinski

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Major cities. These are depicted with an associated building or landmark. For Liverpool we see The Royal Liver Building. A] nonfiction visual feast... [G]loriously portrays the world's profusion of creatures, mountains and man-made structures in chic, subdued shades of beige, mauve and eau de Nil. There is no dearth of atlases for children, but Aleksandra and Daniel Mizielinski's "Maps" is a standout. ... [The authors'] enthusiasm and love for facts kids might want to know shine forth in charming little illustrations.

F]eatures playful line drawings of national and geographical attributes, including famous native folk (Freud, Kandinsky, Count Dracula). … [A]n entertaining and informative choice for budding geographers or Eurail travelers-to-be.

At once a celebration of diversity and an investigation of the natural and cultural offerings that make each country unique, this expansive and impressive book of maps ... is richly detailed with dozens of extraordinary drawings... Hours of fascinating perusal await. Along with geographical features and pictures, you’ll find amusing depictions of indigenous animals, native dress and characteristic architecture… Between the buildings, food and history, the maps will awaken a wanderlust for unfamiliar and exotic locale.

This is a very well put together lovely looking keepsake book that I think any kid interested in maps, geography and the world around them will love! Maps es un libro de regalo para curiosos grandes y pequeños que quieran mirar un atlas más allá del dónde estamos A] delight to explore, as the Mizielinskis fill their maps with tiny labeled images of local wildlife, cuisine, activities, and notable citizens… Compelling. I've bought this maps book as a Christmas present for my 7 year old nephew. I've uploaded a few photographs to show you how it looks. A] nonfiction visual feast… [G]loriously portrays the world’s profusion of creatures, mountains and man-made structures in chic, subdued shades of beige, mauve and eau de Nil.While we have a lot of books in our house, we realised recently that we didn't have a lot of reference books. As children, we both loved stumbling across a book too heavy to even lift, let alone open and read; a book full of facts and numbers; a book whose story you discovered through its ideas rather than its prose. Illustrations are brilliant! They look hand drawn but are very clear with good colours. The kind of things you will see in here . . . taking the UK as an example. title being design-led, and being a joy for children and adult design-lovers alike. Source: Cotswold Life A] sumptuous illustrated children's atlas that combines chic, muted colors with witty and informative drawings on heavy matte paper that whispers under the fingers. ... The sort of book you can't help touching, "Maps" is as likely to engross adults as it is 7- to 10-year-olds. ... [I]t gives aesthetic pleasure all the way from the table of contents to the flags of the world at book's end.

Handsomely detailed illustrations include major industries, regional insects, birds, fish, and other animals, plants, crops and prepared food, and famous people. ... This book supports and encourages geographic literacy.A pesar de que no se incluyan todos los países del mundo, es un libro de ilustraciones muy detalladas sobre 42 países que, por muchas razones, tienen una identidad que no está marcada únicamente por sus fronteras. At once a celebration of diversity and an investigation of the natural and cultural offerings that make each country unique, this expansive and impressive book of maps … is richly detailed with dozens of extraordinary drawings… Hours of fascinating perusal await. Da regalare ai piccoli e ai grandi viaggiatori, per vagabondare con la fantasia o decidere la meta delle prossime vacanze.