With 150 charming, gorgeous watercolor illustrations, A Child`s Introduction to the World is an entertaining & comprehensive overview of our fascinating planet. Readers ages 9 to 12 will travel around the globe, from Greenland to Tasmania, learning the locations & characteristics of continents, countries, & states & provinces in this lively introduction to our world. Starting with the basics—hemispheres, latitude & longitude, continental drift, map notation, landforms, population density, & more—the book gives kids a solid foundation to begin exploring world geography. Each section profiles a different continent, including climates & biomes (tundra, grasslands, etc.), mountain ranges & bodies of water, people & cultures, governments & industries, wildlife, & much more. Sidebars throughout offer biographies of explorers, fun facts, & projects kids can do with parents or on their own. The book also

Includes:: a pop-up paper globe & reusable stickers!

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Photoluminescent Vinyl
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Indexed, double-sided waterproof map of Chile covering part of Southern Patagonia & Tierra Del Fuego, all at 1:1, 300, 000 scale. The map shows the road & rail networks, international & local airports, including landing strips. Selected campsites & places of interest are indicated, including active volcanoes; national boundaries are shown with names of the countries clearly marked. National parks are marked whilst relief is shown by altitude colouring & spot heights. The map has an index of localities & a latitude/longitude grid drawn at intervals of 1 ...

Chile at 1:1, 500, 000 from Freytag & Berndt on a large, double-sided map presenting the country in four separate sections, including coverage of southern Patagonia in Argentina. Topography is vividly portrayed by hill-shading & spot heights, & peak & pass altitudes are marked. Also shown are salt pans, swamps & ice-caps. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. Road detail

Includes:: selected 4WD tracks & gives intermediate driving distances on major routes. Railways, local airports & ferries routes are also shown, including main shipping channels in the fjords south of Puerto Montt. Symbols highlight various places of interest, including selected campsites, World Heritage & archaeological sites, beaches, etc. Also shown are internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. The map has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 1

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Chile at 1:1, 500, 000 on a double-sided indexed road map from Mapas Na Turismo showing the country, including the whole of Tierra del Fuego, as four overlapping panels with very clear presentation of its topography. Bold relief shading with additional altutide colouring, graphics for swamps & salt pans, numerous spot heights & names of mountain ranges, peaks, etc, shows the topography. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. Road network

Includes:: selected local tracks, shows the Panamerican Highway, border crossings, & locations of petrol stations. Railway lines, ferry connections & local airports are shown, as well as internal administrative boundaries. Symbols highlight various places of interest including tourist accommodation in remote areas, UNESCO World Heritage sites, beaches & surfing areas, hiking & skiing regions, etc. The map has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 30

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Chile at 1:1, 750, 000 on a double-sided indexed map from ITMB printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, with a large clear plan of central Santiago & an enlargement for its environs, a plan of Ushuaia, etc. The map divides the country into four overlapping & separately indexed panels. On one side are the two northern panels with coverage extending south beyond Concepcion to Los Angeles. Also included here is a large, clear & well designed street plan of central Santiago, a diagram of the metro system, plus an enlargement showing the capital ...

Chile in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

A place of extremes & contradictions, Chile is home to a bewilderingly diverse geography & climate. Footprint`s Chile Handbook will guide you from the endless & eerie Atacama Desert in the north to the creaking, fractured glacial ice of the south, with beaches, rainforest & vineyards to explore in between. * Great coverage of the top activities & sights in the region, including Easter Isl&, Chiloe, the wine routes, skiing, geysers & salt flats * Loaded with information & suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from hiking volcanoes to whitewater rafting *

Includes:: comprehensive information on everything from transport & practicalities to history, culture & landscape * Plus all the usual accommodation, eating & drinking listings for every budget * Full-colour planning section to inspire you & help you find the best experiences From Patagonian penguins to the buzz of vertiginous Valparaiso, Footprint`s fully updated 8th edition will help you navigate this adventurous destination.

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Chile on a waterproof & tear-resistant map at 1:1, 300, 000 from the locally-based Compass Editorial publishers, presenting the country on five panels. Road network is classified into five types: expressways, main, secondary & dirt roads; driving distances are shown on main & selected secondary routes, plus locations of petrol stations, tolls & borders crossings. Names of larger towns are prominently highlighted, making the map useful for long-distance route planning. Symbols indicate various places of interest. Topography, particularly in the northern & central regions of the country, is shown by bold altitude colouring, much less prominent in the southern regions, with plenty of peak names & heights. National parks & other protected areas are marked. The panels have no geographical coordinates; some include a list of main towns. Map legend

Includes:: English. Also provided is a distance table.

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