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Why we LOVE this product!
Every country gets its own profile and map, which makes this the book to grab for a school report or a "where is that?" question. DK's photo-rich layout keeps it browsable, not just a reference.
It was made with the Smithsonian, so the information is reliable.
Two things to weigh: it came out in 2020, so a few stats are already dated, and with 196 countries in 192 pages each profile is short.
Description
SKU:
9781465491503
Countries of the World: A Visual World Geography Encyclopedia for Kids (DK, Our World in Pictures series) is a 192-page hardcover that tours every country on every continent, with more than 1,000 photos, a map for each nation and quick-reference stats, created in association with the Smithsonian Institution.
What's inside
- 192-page hardcover
- Profiles of all 196 countries, continent by continent
- A map and at-a-glance stats panel for each country
- More than 1,000 photos, illustrations and diagrams
How it works
Kids can look up a single country or browse continent by continent. Each profile covers geography, wildlife, traditions and the arts, with surprising facts, such as Cuba's national sport being baseball.
What kids learn
- Geography: where every country is and what it is like
- World cultures: traditions, festivals, food and the arts
- Research skills: using an encyclopedia and comparing countries
Good to know before you buy
- Age: listed for ages 9 to 12.
- Published: 2020, so some facts and figures will have changed.
- Price: $25.99 at Barnes & Noble when we checked.
Who it's for
Kids 9 to 12 doing country reports, curious readers who love facts, and families with friends or relatives around the world.
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Learn more!
Explore the world
- National Geographic Kids: Geography: free articles, maps and facts about countries and places
- Seterra: free online map quizzes for countries, states, provinces and capitals
About
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