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Atlas of Adventures: Wonders of the World
From the team behind the best-selling Atlas of Adventures comes this awe-inspiring journey of discovery. Showcasing the globe's most impressive landscapes, iconic buildings and evocative antiquities from both the modern and ancient worlds, this is the most wonderful Atlas adventure yet!
Travel around the world to scale the Eiffel Tower , trek the Great Wall of China , and raft through the Yosemite Valley . On every page, another awe-inspiring sight awaits, from the deepest point on Earth to the highest peak, ancient cities carved into rock and skyscrapers soaring above the clouds.
Each section begins with an infographic map of the region it explores , followed by richly detailed two-page spreads featuring its most jaw-dropping natural and manmade sights . Explore the sprawling and sacred Angkor Wat, survive the extreme heat of Death Valley, and gaze at the majestic ruins of Machu Picchu.
Lucy Letherland’s stunning artwork brings these wonders to life in all their awesomeness, with a real sense of their scale and history.
Interesting facts and figures pepper the scenes. Did you know that Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is said to be home to a fire goddess? Or that Mount Everest is so high, helicopters can’t reach the top? Or that there’s a gigantic hole in the Caribbean Sea, filled with sharks, turtles and coral reefs? A ' Can you find? ' page at the back challenges you to explore the pages even deeper by locating the pictured scenes and scene-stealers.
Children and adults alike will be astounded by the world’s most unbelievable sights in this compendium of wonders.
Travel around the world to scale the Eiffel Tower , trek the Great Wall of China , and raft through the Yosemite Valley . On every page, another awe-inspiring sight awaits, from the deepest point on Earth to the highest peak, ancient cities carved into rock and skyscrapers soaring above the clouds.
Each section begins with an infographic map of the region it explores , followed by richly detailed two-page spreads featuring its most jaw-dropping natural and manmade sights . Explore the sprawling and sacred Angkor Wat, survive the extreme heat of Death Valley, and gaze at the majestic ruins of Machu Picchu.
Lucy Letherland’s stunning artwork brings these wonders to life in all their awesomeness, with a real sense of their scale and history.
Interesting facts and figures pepper the scenes. Did you know that Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is said to be home to a fire goddess? Or that Mount Everest is so high, helicopters can’t reach the top? Or that there’s a gigantic hole in the Caribbean Sea, filled with sharks, turtles and coral reefs? A ' Can you find? ' page at the back challenges you to explore the pages even deeper by locating the pictured scenes and scene-stealers.
Children and adults alike will be astounded by the world’s most unbelievable sights in this compendium of wonders.
96 pages, Hardcover
Published October 2, 2018
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December 27, 2018
Atlas of Adventures: Wonders of the World is a bright and colorful atlas of all the major wonders of the world. It covers nearly 30 wonders; both natural and man-made, around the world. Apart from the seven wonders like the Taj Mahal, the Great wall & the Eiffel tower , it covers some unique & magnificent places such as the Yosemite Valley, Northern Lights, Uluru mountains, the Neuschwanstein Castle, Angkor Wat, Easter Island and the Forbidden City and many more.
The unique thing about this book is that instead of real life photos, it has beautiful illustrations of each wonder. Each illustration is highly detailed & colorful and each illustration is accompanied by some interesting facts about the place. The book is divided by continents and each continent has an introductory page with a map which shows the wonders within the continent.
The key wonders from each continent are adequately covered (Even Antarctica gets a page). The book is primarily aimed at the younger readers so the information with each illustration is brief but it's enough to make the reader want to read more in future. In the end, there is also a nice hidden object game and a comprehensive index for locating the landmarks in the end (in case you want to explore more).
Overall, Atlas of Adventures: Wonders of the World is a wonderful little book full of fascinating facts and beautiful illustrations. This book is entertaining as well as informative and it would be great gift for readers of all ages.
All Image links are from Amazon. Many thanks to Quarto Publishing Group, NetGalley & the authors Ben Handicott, & Lucy Letherland for the ARC.
The unique thing about this book is that instead of real life photos, it has beautiful illustrations of each wonder. Each illustration is highly detailed & colorful and each illustration is accompanied by some interesting facts about the place. The book is divided by continents and each continent has an introductory page with a map which shows the wonders within the continent.
The key wonders from each continent are adequately covered (Even Antarctica gets a page). The book is primarily aimed at the younger readers so the information with each illustration is brief but it's enough to make the reader want to read more in future. In the end, there is also a nice hidden object game and a comprehensive index for locating the landmarks in the end (in case you want to explore more).
Overall, Atlas of Adventures: Wonders of the World is a wonderful little book full of fascinating facts and beautiful illustrations. This book is entertaining as well as informative and it would be great gift for readers of all ages.
All Image links are from Amazon. Many thanks to Quarto Publishing Group, NetGalley & the authors Ben Handicott, & Lucy Letherland for the ARC.
December 1, 2020
Am cumparat editia in limba Romana, de la Editura Litera.
Este potrivita copiilor, dar mi a placut si mie. Are o grafica frumoasa si am aflat si eu lucruri pe care nu le stiam, despre diverse zone ale lumii.
O sa o mai rasfoiesc din cand in cand, si o voi cumpara sa o fac si cadou.
Este potrivita copiilor, dar mi a placut si mie. Are o grafica frumoasa si am aflat si eu lucruri pe care nu le stiam, despre diverse zone ale lumii.
O sa o mai rasfoiesc din cand in cand, si o voi cumpara sa o fac si cadou.
December 13, 2018
This is a lively bright atlas type drawn book, for young readers, with each continent shown and countries marked. Major landmarks are identified and some are visited on separate pages in full colour. These go from Uluru to the Taj Mahal to skyscrapers so do not relate to the seven wonders of the ancient or modern world. However they are all inspiring and famous, and would spark a history or geography project.
We could argue about our preferred landmarks which are not depicted - Britain is represented by Stonehenge - which is not a bad idea in itself.
I don't think adventures is entirely apt. Hiking and sightseeing is on all the pages with the odd look at surfing, climbing, snow sports etc in suitable locations but no story adventure occurs. Still, we do get the impression that tourists are enjoying themselves by being in the physical location of Yellowstone, say, rather than looking at it on a screen. Families and classrooms will find this fun and useful as a jumping off point.
I was let down by just one misprint; Libya is spelt Lybia. I actually Googled this to see if it was an accepted alternate spelling but no. I'm telling the publisher and this may get corrected when the book is sold.
I downloaded an e-ARC from Net Galley. This is an unbiased review.
We could argue about our preferred landmarks which are not depicted - Britain is represented by Stonehenge - which is not a bad idea in itself.
I don't think adventures is entirely apt. Hiking and sightseeing is on all the pages with the odd look at surfing, climbing, snow sports etc in suitable locations but no story adventure occurs. Still, we do get the impression that tourists are enjoying themselves by being in the physical location of Yellowstone, say, rather than looking at it on a screen. Families and classrooms will find this fun and useful as a jumping off point.
I was let down by just one misprint; Libya is spelt Lybia. I actually Googled this to see if it was an accepted alternate spelling but no. I'm telling the publisher and this may get corrected when the book is sold.
I downloaded an e-ARC from Net Galley. This is an unbiased review.
January 14, 2019
This is exactly the kind of book that grabs my attention: a clear title (with a gorgeous font), and a beautiful visual sampling of what the reader will find inside the book. After perusing the cover, the delight continues with a beautiful world map with representative illustrations of animals or landmarks of each continent. The table of contents is divided into Continents and their respective wonders. A great complement to any world history or geography study.
Following the table of contents, readers will find good sized thumbnail images of each of the wonders they'll encounter in the pages of the book. Another feast for the eyes that adds anticipation for each location to be explored.
Each continent has an introductory page with a map that clearly shows the countries within that area as well as a brief overview of the area. Key "wonders" are included on that map and then explained in more detail in the pages that follow. Children can peruse at their own pace and digest as much information as they want to.
Don't throw out your traditional atlas but make sure you have this one on hand to introduce the world and all its wonders to the youngest of readers. Little ones can pore over the pictures, older ones can listen to a parent reading to them and developing readers can work their way through the bite-size captions sprinkled throughout.
At the end, there are more than 60 thumbnails of additional things for a child to go back and find throughout the book. And following that, is a very comprehensive index for locating countries and landmarks. This is a fabulous reference for any home, school or public library. Older readers may find a topic they'd like to research further with the help of a parent. Such a great way to engage a child's mind! This would make a marvelous gift for any age!
Disclaimer: I received a free digital copy of Atlas of Adventure: Wonders of the World from NetGalley for the purpose of review. No other compensation was received.
Following the table of contents, readers will find good sized thumbnail images of each of the wonders they'll encounter in the pages of the book. Another feast for the eyes that adds anticipation for each location to be explored.
Each continent has an introductory page with a map that clearly shows the countries within that area as well as a brief overview of the area. Key "wonders" are included on that map and then explained in more detail in the pages that follow. Children can peruse at their own pace and digest as much information as they want to.
Don't throw out your traditional atlas but make sure you have this one on hand to introduce the world and all its wonders to the youngest of readers. Little ones can pore over the pictures, older ones can listen to a parent reading to them and developing readers can work their way through the bite-size captions sprinkled throughout.
At the end, there are more than 60 thumbnails of additional things for a child to go back and find throughout the book. And following that, is a very comprehensive index for locating countries and landmarks. This is a fabulous reference for any home, school or public library. Older readers may find a topic they'd like to research further with the help of a parent. Such a great way to engage a child's mind! This would make a marvelous gift for any age!
Disclaimer: I received a free digital copy of Atlas of Adventure: Wonders of the World from NetGalley for the purpose of review. No other compensation was received.
January 22, 2019
Another wonderful addition to the "atlas" series published by Wide Eyed Editions. I have been in love with the series since their first book and I have adored every publications since. "Wonders of the World," again, does not disappoint and I highly recommend any parents to consider adding this book to their libraries.
There are plenty of book options about wonders of the world for juvenile. What makes "Wonders of the World" stands out are:
1- The STUNNING illustrations. And the graphics are even more impressive in the "Wonders of World." Before reading the text, I was in awe of all the graphics- realistic, artistic and well rendered. Be sure to pay attention to all the tiny people around the landmarks; there are local people mingle with the tourists. Few landmarks even have ancient people building the wonders or hanging around with the modern tourists. Cute!
2- Simple text for young kids which provides enough background information and interesting tidbits without overloading with information. For older/advanced readers they probably won't get too much out from "Wonders of the World;" younger readers definitely could learn something about each landmarks.
The wonders introduced in this book aren't comprehensive as expected but they are representative or unique in nature. Readers will definitely be able to appreciate some of the wonders around the world in all seven continents in this book.
There are plenty of book options about wonders of the world for juvenile. What makes "Wonders of the World" stands out are:
1- The STUNNING illustrations. And the graphics are even more impressive in the "Wonders of World." Before reading the text, I was in awe of all the graphics- realistic, artistic and well rendered. Be sure to pay attention to all the tiny people around the landmarks; there are local people mingle with the tourists. Few landmarks even have ancient people building the wonders or hanging around with the modern tourists. Cute!
2- Simple text for young kids which provides enough background information and interesting tidbits without overloading with information. For older/advanced readers they probably won't get too much out from "Wonders of the World;" younger readers definitely could learn something about each landmarks.
The wonders introduced in this book aren't comprehensive as expected but they are representative or unique in nature. Readers will definitely be able to appreciate some of the wonders around the world in all seven continents in this book.
January 3, 2019
This is a great children’s Wonders of the World book full of beautiful illustrations and amazing facts from all around the world. This would be a book I would love to own and could see myself purchasing as a gift.
As a homeschooling family I could see us really enjoying this book, and coming back to it from time to time.
I highly recommend adding this title to any classroom or family library.
Thank you Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley for a chance to read this title in exchange for my honest review, my opinions are my own.
As a homeschooling family I could see us really enjoying this book, and coming back to it from time to time.
I highly recommend adding this title to any classroom or family library.
Thank you Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley for a chance to read this title in exchange for my honest review, my opinions are my own.
March 4, 2025
Selamlar,
Çevirisini yaptığım bu harika atlas gerçekten çocuklar için dolu dolu bilgiler içeren, enfes illüstrasyonlarla süslü harika bir kitaptı. Okul grubu çocukların seveceğine inandığım bir çalışma. Sadece kitabın hazırlandığı tarihten bu yana haliyle bazı değişiklikler olduğu için güncel olmayan ya da doğruluğu değişen bilgiler var.
Ben severek çalıştım, kendi çocuğumun kitaplığına yerleştirmek için de sabırsızlıkla bekliyorum.
Çokça sevgiler.
Çevirisini yaptığım bu harika atlas gerçekten çocuklar için dolu dolu bilgiler içeren, enfes illüstrasyonlarla süslü harika bir kitaptı. Okul grubu çocukların seveceğine inandığım bir çalışma. Sadece kitabın hazırlandığı tarihten bu yana haliyle bazı değişiklikler olduğu için güncel olmayan ya da doğruluğu değişen bilgiler var.
Ben severek çalıştım, kendi çocuğumun kitaplığına yerleştirmek için de sabırsızlıkla bekliyorum.
Çokça sevgiler.
December 5, 2018
I loved the style of the art and the way each wonder was illustrated. I think it's a wonderful book to be enjoyed by both children and adults.
November 22, 2018
Loved how the text was written on the pictures.
It was very interesting.
Pictures were beautiful and perfect.
It’s worth a read even for adults.
It was very interesting.
Pictures were beautiful and perfect.
It’s worth a read even for adults.
June 28, 2020
Wonders of the World is another fabulous title published by Wide Eyed Editions as part of their ‘Atlas of Adventures’ series. Atlas of Adventures - Wonders of the World is a glorious journey around thirty of the incredible buildings and places that are part of the world in which we live. From Uluru in Australia, to the Colosseum in Italy, to the Forbidden City in China, to Machu Picchu in Peru, this book is a global tour of wonderful wonders. As well as all the essential information on each of the wonders there are also relevant links to design, archaeology, mythology and culture which make for fascinating reading.
The wonders of the world are grouped by the continents on which they are found and are set out across forty one double page spreads. There is a large double page map at the beginning of each continent which shows the wonders that can be found there. Each wonder has its own double page that is laid out in an accessible way with a heading and introductory paragraph. The introductory paragraphs give the important facts and provide fascinating information about the different wonders and the illustrations of the wonders are large, bold and beautifully coloured. There are further snippets of extra information dotted around the illustration and there is a useful zoomed in map that pinpoints the location of the wonder within its country.
And when all the information gets too much, there is a fabulous ‘Can you find?’ section at the back of the book which challenges the reader to find various things hidden within each wonder. Can you spot the mime artist at the Eiffel Tower ,or how about the green parrot at Chichen Itza, or how about the prayer flags at Mount Everest?
The book is a fabulous way for children to learn about some of the wonders of the world in which they live. If this book does not inspire a desire to travel and to see some of the worlds most striking places then I don’t know what will. The book is published as a large format coffee-table sized book with thick pages that will hold up to endless hours of exploration.
Recommended for 7+.
The wonders of the world are grouped by the continents on which they are found and are set out across forty one double page spreads. There is a large double page map at the beginning of each continent which shows the wonders that can be found there. Each wonder has its own double page that is laid out in an accessible way with a heading and introductory paragraph. The introductory paragraphs give the important facts and provide fascinating information about the different wonders and the illustrations of the wonders are large, bold and beautifully coloured. There are further snippets of extra information dotted around the illustration and there is a useful zoomed in map that pinpoints the location of the wonder within its country.
And when all the information gets too much, there is a fabulous ‘Can you find?’ section at the back of the book which challenges the reader to find various things hidden within each wonder. Can you spot the mime artist at the Eiffel Tower ,or how about the green parrot at Chichen Itza, or how about the prayer flags at Mount Everest?
The book is a fabulous way for children to learn about some of the wonders of the world in which they live. If this book does not inspire a desire to travel and to see some of the worlds most striking places then I don’t know what will. The book is published as a large format coffee-table sized book with thick pages that will hold up to endless hours of exploration.
Recommended for 7+.
December 23, 2018
There's A Lot Here
I've found myself a bit surprised by how popular non-fiction books are with the elementary/middle grade gang. What with Harry Potter and all that you sometimes overlook the interest kids have in space, geography, STEM titles, and even history and biography. So, books like this aren't merely an eat-your-spinach nod by publishers to good reading; they are popular and well liked.
This book struck some nice balances. It is drawn; there isn't a photo anywhere. That means you lose a lot of detail, but it also means that essential elements of a site can be highlighted. Interestingly, this is a plus for some sites and a negative for others. Structures like the Coliseum jumped out as drawings. A site like Uluru, ("Ayer's Rock"), or Yellowstone loses a good deal of its majesty. And that makes sense and seems a reasonable price to pay for such an enticing lineup.
The other well thought out balance has to do with content. The text for each site contains enough info to really identify the site. Some basic background is provided, and a few odd details add spice. This is all fairly brief, (just a two page spread per topic), but it's enough to catch the reader's interest and introduce the Wonder. Thankfully, the author has not gone for puns and dopey bits that I think tend to trivialize the material or talk down to the reader, (although that's probably just me).
So, this was a snappy offering that had real appeal and decent content. It struck me as a nice find for a younger reader.
(Please note that I received a free advance will-self-destruct-in-x-days Adobe Digital copy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)
I've found myself a bit surprised by how popular non-fiction books are with the elementary/middle grade gang. What with Harry Potter and all that you sometimes overlook the interest kids have in space, geography, STEM titles, and even history and biography. So, books like this aren't merely an eat-your-spinach nod by publishers to good reading; they are popular and well liked.
This book struck some nice balances. It is drawn; there isn't a photo anywhere. That means you lose a lot of detail, but it also means that essential elements of a site can be highlighted. Interestingly, this is a plus for some sites and a negative for others. Structures like the Coliseum jumped out as drawings. A site like Uluru, ("Ayer's Rock"), or Yellowstone loses a good deal of its majesty. And that makes sense and seems a reasonable price to pay for such an enticing lineup.
The other well thought out balance has to do with content. The text for each site contains enough info to really identify the site. Some basic background is provided, and a few odd details add spice. This is all fairly brief, (just a two page spread per topic), but it's enough to catch the reader's interest and introduce the Wonder. Thankfully, the author has not gone for puns and dopey bits that I think tend to trivialize the material or talk down to the reader, (although that's probably just me).
So, this was a snappy offering that had real appeal and decent content. It struck me as a nice find for a younger reader.
(Please note that I received a free advance will-self-destruct-in-x-days Adobe Digital copy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)
September 2, 2021
This is my second Atlas of Adventures book, and they are highly enjoyable.
This particular volume focused on wonders of the world, both natural and man made. These are not the ancient wonders of old, these are modern wonders that can be seen today.
The book was divided up into chapters, each focused on a continent. The opening two page spread of the chapter had a map of that continent laid out, with various wonders highlighted on the map. The following pages would show those wonders in greater detail, each with two page spreads of their own.
Some of my favorite wonders discussed were the Marianna Trench, Mont St. Michel, Neuschwanstein and the Northern Lights. Each wonder was so extraordinary in their own right, and reading about them was fascinating. In many cases, I even learned things about wonders I thought I was familiar with.
The illustrations were wonderful, and whimsical. Vivid colors, extraordinary detail and a myriad of additions really served to bring these wonders to life. Each two page spread had several hidden quirky elements. For example, the Marianna Trench page had a walrus wearing snorkel gear. It was part atlas, part I Spy in a way which made it really fun to read. At the end was a list of all the unusual items throughout the book, so you could see which ones you spotted, and go back and hunt for the ones you missed.
This is a fantastic series, educational, interesting and entertaining all in one.
This particular volume focused on wonders of the world, both natural and man made. These are not the ancient wonders of old, these are modern wonders that can be seen today.
The book was divided up into chapters, each focused on a continent. The opening two page spread of the chapter had a map of that continent laid out, with various wonders highlighted on the map. The following pages would show those wonders in greater detail, each with two page spreads of their own.
Some of my favorite wonders discussed were the Marianna Trench, Mont St. Michel, Neuschwanstein and the Northern Lights. Each wonder was so extraordinary in their own right, and reading about them was fascinating. In many cases, I even learned things about wonders I thought I was familiar with.
The illustrations were wonderful, and whimsical. Vivid colors, extraordinary detail and a myriad of additions really served to bring these wonders to life. Each two page spread had several hidden quirky elements. For example, the Marianna Trench page had a walrus wearing snorkel gear. It was part atlas, part I Spy in a way which made it really fun to read. At the end was a list of all the unusual items throughout the book, so you could see which ones you spotted, and go back and hunt for the ones you missed.
This is a fantastic series, educational, interesting and entertaining all in one.
December 18, 2018
Well-drawn semi-cartoons show some of the most impressive places in the world, both natural and manmade. The drawings take up two pages and are full of small details, but very few of the sites get that treatment. For instance, the first section is Australia and Oceania, showing a map of the region with all the places featured, but only Uluru gets its own section.
I was very glad to see my two favorite places in the world—The Alhambra in Spain and the Glowworm Caves in New Zealand—make the list. Throw in the Charles Bridge in Prague, Petra, Chichen-Itza, Torres del Paine, and Ludwig’s Castle and I’m completely happy with this. The drawing for that last one is particularly well-detailed, but on the other hand the Alhambra left a bit to be desired, since I know it so well.
Can’t believe they filled two pages of notes and art on the Marianas trench.
At the end there’s two pages of things to search for amongst what you just saw, as well as an index.
All in all, great fun and a pleasant way to teach kids about the world.
I was very glad to see my two favorite places in the world—The Alhambra in Spain and the Glowworm Caves in New Zealand—make the list. Throw in the Charles Bridge in Prague, Petra, Chichen-Itza, Torres del Paine, and Ludwig’s Castle and I’m completely happy with this. The drawing for that last one is particularly well-detailed, but on the other hand the Alhambra left a bit to be desired, since I know it so well.
Can’t believe they filled two pages of notes and art on the Marianas trench.
At the end there’s two pages of things to search for amongst what you just saw, as well as an index.
All in all, great fun and a pleasant way to teach kids about the world.
March 10, 2019
Thanks to NetGalley for an early copy of the book. Atlas of Adventures Wonders of the World is an exciting book that takes you on a trip around the world. This book is big (in dimensions) and has gorgeous full color two page spreads. Each two page spread is either a map of an area of the world (basically by continent) or a detailed spread about a wonder of the world. Each map labels the countries and bodies of water, but then labels some interesting sites depicted by a representative detail and a description. Some of the sites shown on the maps are then detailed out in the following pages. Each wonder comes with a summary of that item and then all throughout the graphic are captions describing different parts and pieces. Then at the end of the book are two pages of pictures to search for on the other pages in a Where’s Waldo kind of way. This book is very informative for adults, but especially exciting for children. I have spent hours reading this book with a six year old I know, going over each fact and then later using Google to find more pictures and facts.
December 3, 2018
I did gristle at little at the Leaning Tower of Pisa being called unique, when it hardly is, and the Statue of Liberty is not exactly made of stone, but there's little else wrong with this book. I used to love getting real life hardback copies of this publisher's junior non-fiction reads, and this is very much to their usual high standard – really very compelling visual design, two or three paragraphs and several captions for every huge double-page spread, and lo and behold you have an early geography lesson. Aussie readers coming to it cold will be stunned that you get what seems like a whopping introduction to your corner of the world, and only get one spread, devoted to Uluru, before we move swiftly on to cover Europe with much more comprehension, but the balance is generally pretty fine. Facts are conveyed easily, and concisely, and the work really does highlight things about this world we should be admiring, no matter what our age.
January 13, 2019
Showcasing the globe’s most impressive landscapes, iconic buildings and evocative antiquities from both the modern and ancient worlds, this book is the perfect read for any wannabe adventurer.
Even as an adult I love books like this. Full of facts and information about these incredible destinations around the world, this Atlas really is such a joy to read, whether you’re reading about the Eiffel Tower or The Big Blue Hole. The facts are easy to understand and give you a real sense of each the places this book visits throughout.
Accompanying the notes and writing, this book has incredible illustrations. Filled with landscapes that give you a sense of the animals, birds in the natural wonders of this book but also the in-depth detail of the architectural wonders, for example the under the lens view of the decor of the Taj Mahal.
A really lovely book, it’s a great treat for a kid into geography!
(I received an ARC from Netgalley for honest review).
Even as an adult I love books like this. Full of facts and information about these incredible destinations around the world, this Atlas really is such a joy to read, whether you’re reading about the Eiffel Tower or The Big Blue Hole. The facts are easy to understand and give you a real sense of each the places this book visits throughout.
Accompanying the notes and writing, this book has incredible illustrations. Filled with landscapes that give you a sense of the animals, birds in the natural wonders of this book but also the in-depth detail of the architectural wonders, for example the under the lens view of the decor of the Taj Mahal.
A really lovely book, it’s a great treat for a kid into geography!
(I received an ARC from Netgalley for honest review).
December 13, 2018
Wow!
What a beautiful book. This is the perfect way to travel the world from the comfort of your couch and jammies. My eight-year-old was fascinated by the illustrations. We both learned more about the world. These are some of the best drawings I've seen in a children's Atlas. They're detailed and vivid. You feel inspired to go to the places in the book and to learn more about them. An excellent book!
Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy to share my honest review.
What a beautiful book. This is the perfect way to travel the world from the comfort of your couch and jammies. My eight-year-old was fascinated by the illustrations. We both learned more about the world. These are some of the best drawings I've seen in a children's Atlas. They're detailed and vivid. You feel inspired to go to the places in the book and to learn more about them. An excellent book!
Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy to share my honest review.
December 9, 2018
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is atlas of some of the world’s amazing “wonders” and can be enjoyed by both older children and adults. It is filled with interesting facts and the illustrations are beautiful.
September 16, 2021
I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Very bright and informative. A great resource about the wonders of the world. Can be read for fun or for educational purposes.
Very bright and informative. A great resource about the wonders of the world. Can be read for fun or for educational purposes.
February 23, 2019
3.75 stars
May 26, 2019
This is a more history based atlas, but still intricate and well thought-out.
June 6, 2019
An excellent book for children and adults! All ages, actually! The illustrations are amazing! It's like taking a grand adventure. We loved reading this with our children! Very interactive!
September 8, 2019
Beautiful
Want to Read
March 12, 2020Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
December 29, 2018
I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review.
"Atlas of Adventures: Wonders of the World" is the latest in the best-selling "Atlas of Adventures" series by Ben Handicott with illustrations by Lucy Letherland. The series is a set of colorful atlases marketed for children. Each of the 96 beautifully illustrated pages contains short informative and fascinating statements about the wonder. The book is divided by continent "showcasing the globe's most impressive landscapes, iconic buildings and evocative antiquities from both the modern and ancient worlds". Many of the wonders are those you would expect to find but it includes a few surprising ones too.
At the end of the book, there is a cute and enjoyable "find and seek" of many of the pictures presented throughout the book.
This book is larger than a normal hardback book. Its dimensions are 11.2 x 15 inches which would help to be able to read the statements. The series is available as a hardback. Reading it as an e-book was difficult because the book needed to be shrunken to screen size.
It is highly ranked on Amazon for sales in both the "Geography & Cultures > Travel" and "Science, Nature & How It Works > Mystery & Wonders" categories as of 12/11/18.
"Atlas of Adventures: Wonders of the World" is the latest in the best-selling "Atlas of Adventures" series by Ben Handicott with illustrations by Lucy Letherland. The series is a set of colorful atlases marketed for children. Each of the 96 beautifully illustrated pages contains short informative and fascinating statements about the wonder. The book is divided by continent "showcasing the globe's most impressive landscapes, iconic buildings and evocative antiquities from both the modern and ancient worlds". Many of the wonders are those you would expect to find but it includes a few surprising ones too.
At the end of the book, there is a cute and enjoyable "find and seek" of many of the pictures presented throughout the book.
This book is larger than a normal hardback book. Its dimensions are 11.2 x 15 inches which would help to be able to read the statements. The series is available as a hardback. Reading it as an e-book was difficult because the book needed to be shrunken to screen size.
It is highly ranked on Amazon for sales in both the "Geography & Cultures > Travel" and "Science, Nature & How It Works > Mystery & Wonders" categories as of 12/11/18.
December 8, 2020
Lots of fun for kids of all ages. The Can You Find? section at the end is a great idea. It has its touristy moments and I wished that all the historical sites had little hidden historical figures - not all did - for those that did, it was great fun.
November 22, 2018
You don't have to be a child to enjoy this book! It's full of fascinating facts and beautiful illustrations. There are descriptions of expected 'wonders' along with some unexpected ones. This is an informative and entertaining book that would be great as a gift for anyone.
November 25, 2018
Atlas of Adventures: Wonders of the World by Ben Handicott by Quarto Publishing describes, for children interested to become explorers or big travelers of this Old World all the possible, magnificent natural places or creations created during the centuries by creative men of this Old World.
This book doesn't leave any monument, or remarkable place behind and it will be a continuous discovery for you and your children.
Highly recommended.
I thank NetGalley and Quarto for this ebook.
This book doesn't leave any monument, or remarkable place behind and it will be a continuous discovery for you and your children.
Highly recommended.
I thank NetGalley and Quarto for this ebook.
December 13, 2018
This is such a wonderfully informative book and the illustrations are great. It was a joy to work through this. I think kids (and adults!) of any age would enjoy this and have questions about the topics raised. I found out - amongst other things - how long the Great Wall of China is (my guess was appallingly low) and which Emperor ordered the building of the Colosseum. I also knew nothing about the Great Blue Hole in the ocean near Belize.
One (absolutely tiny!) note was that Tasmania looked to be its own country on the map of Australia. Everything else had Australia in brackets, which was the device used throughout the book (i.e. to detail that the city belonged to a particular country) but Tasmania was also used in brackets here.
I will be looking to buy this for a friend’s son - it would make a great gift.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Quarto Publishing and Ben Handicott for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
One (absolutely tiny!) note was that Tasmania looked to be its own country on the map of Australia. Everything else had Australia in brackets, which was the device used throughout the book (i.e. to detail that the city belonged to a particular country) but Tasmania was also used in brackets here.
I will be looking to buy this for a friend’s son - it would make a great gift.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Quarto Publishing and Ben Handicott for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
November 30, 2018
Awesome book packed full of information and wonderful pictures. My boys really enjoyed reading this, and I always enjoy books that help them learn while having fun. Recommended.
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