From the Arctic to Antarctica, take your child on a trip around the world with this first reference for young explorers, now in paperback.

Help your child put the world at their fingertips with photos and maps that show every country on Earth at a glance. They'll discover all about their physical features, famous cities and landmarks, the animals and people who live there as well as local crafts, festivals, industries and more.

Packed with curiosity quizzes, `turn and learn' boxes and around-the-world facts kids love getting their teeth into, there's lots to see and explore. Perfect for homework or just for fun. Go ahead, let your child explore the world!

This book is part of a book series called Dk First Reference .

There are 128 pages in this book. This is a book of maps. This book was published 2008 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd .

Anita Ganeri is an award-winning author of children's books, specializing in geography. Chris Oxlade is an experienced writer of children's non-fiction and specialises in scientific subjects.