Illustrated China Illustrated World

Author: Xu Gencai / Cao Yinghong / Zhang Dongmei (editors)
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Publishing Date: 2001-08-01
Features: This is a children's illustrated map atlas, including "Illustrated China" and "Illustrated World." "Illustrated China" features colorful maps, vivid illustrations, and exquisite photographs, with an emphasis on visuals and easy-to-understand text. This picture-book atlas explores ancient and modern times, discusses various aspects of China, showcasing everything from delicious food and fun activities to serious and lively scenes. All the knowledge presented is authentic and substantial. The vivid maps are the biggest feature of this book, with a strong sense of space and direction, making them the best form to express regional characteristics. The maps contain a wealth of information, covering terrain distribution, major cities, famous landmarks, scenic spots, cultural heritage, ethnic customs, local specialties, and rare flora and fauna. It can be said to be "a small bird with all its vital organs." Of course, there is so much about China worth mentioning. Although this book is rich and diverse, it cannot encompass everything. However, the selected knowledge points are sufficient to allow readers to "have China in their hearts and the world in their sights." And if you think you already know everything about China, you can also use this book to systematically revisit this vast land, rediscovering what you know and uncovering the unknown—why not? "Illustrated World" features colorful maps, vivid illustrations, and exquisite photographs, showcasing the geographical features, major cities, scenic spots, cultural and natural heritage, ethnic customs, local specialties, and rare flora and fauna of various countries around the world. Francis Bacon once said that travel is part of education for the young and part of experience for the old. This is a wonderful map atlas. Opening it is like pushing open a door to the world, and reading it is like Alice from the fairy tale stepping into a magical realm. Here, countries are no longer just monotonous place names and abstract concepts but real, visible graphics and images. Over 2,000 illustrations, nearly 300 beautiful photographs, more than 50 realistic maps, and easy-to-understand text will make any piece of land an irresistible charm, whether it's the natural beauty or wonders, the description of exotic wildlife, or the imagination of past civilizations and existing cultures and traditions.