The World Book

Product Description

“[R]ich in tantalizing tidbits for young globe-trotters.”―Kirkus Reviews
Where in the world would you like to visit? Take an epic tour of every country in the world with The World Book.
Welcome to the world we call home! In all of Space there’s nothing quite like it. On the following pages, you’ll be going on the ultimate globe-trotting tour. From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, you can pay a visit to every country to discover it’s amazing history, geography, wildlife, culture, and cuisine, and find out what makes each one unique.—from the introduction
Packed with facts, stats, and flags, explore different cultures and the best things to see, do and taste on this planet. Find out how to say ‘good morning’ in Maltese, the most popular dishes in Colombian cuisine, and where you can see over 60 species of hummingbird. Journey across oceans, forest, and deserts to seek out the tallest mountain, the longest river, and everything in between
A beautifully illustrated almanac for kids, The World Book is sure to inspire kids of all ages to visit different places and experience different cultures.

About the Author

Joe Fullman is an experienced children’s author and has written about a wide range of subjects from travel guides for Rough Guides and Lonely Planet, among others, to history, science, music, cooking and maps.

Rose Blake is a London-based illustrator and artist who was awarded the D&AD Best New Blood Award and was recently shortlisted for the AOI prize and The World Illustration Awards. Her clients include Penguin Random House, The New York Times, Thames & Hudson, and The Guardian, among others.