Maps: Aleksandra Mizielinska - Daniel Mizielinski

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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. 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.

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] 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. title being design-led, and being a joy for children and adult design-lovers alike. Source: Cotswold LifeAlong 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. 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. Cada continente y cada país es un resumen visual, histórico y cultural, de manera que nos explican cuáles son las aficiones de sus habitantes, los platos típicos, los edificios más representativos, las plantas más curiosas o los inventores que han hecho historia. Por ejemplo, tenemos la suerte de que Maps incluye el mapa de España, así que podemos ver cómo se destacan edificios representativos como la Catedral de Santiago o la Aljafería de Zaragoza, bebidas como el vino de la Rioja y artistas como Velázquez o Dalí. Da regalare ai piccoli e ai grandi viaggiatori, per vagabondare con la fantasia o decidere la meta delle prossime vacanze. 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. Not exactly your library’s world atlas. These maps, illustrated in distinctive style by the authors, denote the culture and history of a place rather than its exact coordinates.Major cities. These are depicted with an associated building or landmark. For Liverpool we see The Royal Liver Building. 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. 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.