Illustrated Children's Atlas -- A Visual Guide to the World

Author: China Map Publishing House
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Publish Date: 2002-05-10
Features: This is a wonderful atlas. Opening it is like pushing open a gateway to the world, and reading it is like Alice stepping into a magical world in a fairy tale. Here, countries and places are no longer just monotonous names and abstract concepts, but real, visible graphics and images. Over 2,000 illustrations, nearly 300 beautiful pictures, more than 50 realistic maps, and simple text vividly reflect the natural landscapes, ancient cultures, modern civilizations, folk customs, as well as the protection of rare animals and plants and environmental issues that concern humanity. You can "view" ancient sites, "travel" to famous attractions, "appreciate" the scenery, and "observe" folk customs, truly feeling the awe-inspiring heritage left by our ancestors through thousands of years of hands-on experience. If you are already familiar with the names of countries and places around the world, this atlas may help you realize your dreams. Opening this atlas, you can touch the bathing steps on the western bank of the Ganges River in India; visit the majestic Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Spain, full of vitality; swim along the Nile River and feel the pulse of Africa; gaze at the unparalleled wonders of the Grand Canyon in the United States; witness the color changes at sunset near Ayers Rock, Australia, and experience the divine spirits of the golden age in the mythology of the Australian Aboriginals; explore the tiered pyramids in the depths of the rainforest and follow the Mayan Trail along the Caribbean coast, tracing the once magnificent cultural marvels. Only then will you realize how wonderful the world truly is! Every page of this atlas provides detailed descriptions of almost all countries in the world, whether it's the descriptions of breathtaking natural beauty, spectacular wonders, or unique wildlife, or the imagination of past civilizations and existing cultures and traditions, turning each piece of land into an irresistible charm.