Barefoot Books World Atlas

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Explore our world as never before! Find the countries featured in our global stories and discover the animals, architecture and activities that make them special. Laid out by geographic region, our colorful World Atlas celebrates cultural diversity and highlights the ways different people care for this planet we all call home. Features a pull-out map and fold-out booklets and panels, all hand-painted by award-winning illustrator David Dean.

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"An unconventional beauty" Boston Globe
"With its emphasis on sustainability, interconnectedness, and diversity, [Barefoot Books World Atlas] offers young armchair travelers and globe-trotters much to discover" Publishers Weekly
"An organized, approachable introduction to geography and world cultures" Oregon Coast Youth Book Preview Center
"One of those books that will grow with your child over time" InCulture Parent

Author Bio

Nick Crane is a highly regarded broadcaster and the author of many books, among them the biography of Mercator. His other books and videos all pertain to geography and the world, David Dean is a full-time illustrator who fulfills his mission of travelling the world from the comfort of his studio. Known for his exotic and colourful artwork, David paints in a room surrounded by books about different cultures.