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 door to the world, and reading it is like Alice stepping into a wonderland in a fairy tale. Here, countries and places are no longer monotonous names or abstract concepts, but tangible graphics and visual worlds. Over 2,000 illustrations, nearly 300 beautiful images, more than 50 realistic maps, and simple text vividly reflect the natural landscapes, ancient cultures, modern civilizations, folk customs, and environmental issues concerning rare animals, plants, and human beings. You can "visit" ancient sites, "explore" famous attractions, "appreciate" scenic beauty, and "observe" folk customs, truly experiencing the awe-inspiring legacy left by our ancestors through thousands of years of direct experience. If you are already familiar with the names of countries and places around the world, this atlas may help you fulfill your dream. By opening this atlas, you can touch the bathing steps on the west bank of the Ganges River in India; witness the vibrant Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Spain; swim along the Nile River and feel the pulse of Africa; gaze at the unparalleled scenery of the Grand Canyon in Colorado; watch the color-changing sunset at Uluru in Australia and experience the divine spirits of the golden age in the mythology of the Aboriginal people; explore the tiered pyramids in the depths of the rainforest and follow the Mayan path along the Caribbean coast, tracing the magnificent cultural wonders of a once-prosperous civilization. Only then will you realize how wonderful the world truly is! Every page of this atlas provides detailed descriptions of nearly all countries in the world, whether it's the stunning natural beauty, spectacular wonders, or unique wildlife, or the imagination of past civilizations and existing cultures and traditions, making each piece of land an irresistible charm.