the Barefoot Books World Atlas ·

Barefoot Books introduces“Thiskid-centric mapcollection is engagingand informative”the Barefoot Books World AtlasFocuses on the interconnected nature of our planet·Includes a pull-out map and lift-the-flap bookletsDivided by geographic region, making navigation simple and fun— Scholastic Parent& Child Magazine“An unconventional beauty” — Boston GlobeBarefoot Books World AtlasWritten by Nick Crane and illustrated by David DeanNow in its fourth printing, our bestselling, beautifully illustratedatlas is filled with intriguing icons and facts to engage young minds.12 FOLD-OUT BOOKLETS, 6 PANELS AND A 17 X 29IN PULL-OUT MAPALL AGES 52PP 10 X 11.75INHARDCOVER 9781846863332 $19.99“An unconventional beauty....Land masses are divided intoregions, not continents, whichmakes sense, especially in a placeas vast as Asia. Maps in a palette ofpurple and gold feature not a gridof latitude and longitude lines buticons of animals, landmarks, andmanmade features” — Boston Globe“Budding geographers will relishBarefoot Books World Atlas...whosecheerful illustrations and infectiousenthusiasm for our miraculousplanet is underscored by lift-theflapfacts about countries’ history,industry and ecology”— The London Times“This fresh and informative atlas offers engaging, fact-filledoverviews of Earth’s oceans and continents....With its emphasis onsustainability, interconnectedness, and diversity, the book offersyoung armchair travelers and globe-trotters much to discover’’“Broken down into major regionsand illustrated with images ofthe area, this atlas of maps makesnavigating the world’s terrain apleasure. Includes encyclopedic infoon climate and weather, wildlife, andnatural resources. Traversing Europe,North Africa, and the rest of theglobe unearths equal charms”— ForeWord Magazine— Publishers Weekly“This kid-centric map collectionis engaging and informative...[focusing] on the interconnectedaspects of our world”— Scholastic Parent & Child Magazine

Barefoot Books introducesthe Barefoot World Atlas appAvailable for iPad ® , iPhone ® ®and iPod touch Beautifully illustrated 3D globe with exciting multimedia features·Includes hundreds of facts about the world’s cultures and regionsFeatures live country facts from Wolfram|AlphaAN APPLE® EDITORS’ CHOICE PICKBarefoot World Atlas appProduced in partnership with Touch PressFeatured on NBC’s Today Show as a top education appfor kids, this interactive app invites children to discoverfun facts about the world and to immerse themselves inthe diverse cultures and natural beauty of our planet.Now in English, Spanish and Catalan.“The app’s holisticview of the earth andthe interconnectednessof people and countriesis intended to show thateveryone can coexist”— Publishers WeeklyALL AGES $4.99 ON THE APP STORE SM“The graphic-rich 3D globe can be spun around and auto populates with3D buildings or characters associated with different regions or countries.Pinch in on areas and take a deeper look . . . . A great educational app [that]is sure to keep kids amused and stimulated about geography and history”— ABC News App of the WeekFeatured inTime Magazine’sTop 25 Appsfor Kids!“This is one of the most impressiveapps released so far for the iPad, asit manages to combine perfectly theneed for being both entertainingand educational. Thoroughlyrecommended”— Games & Gizmos“Barefoot World Atlas app is aninformation-rich resource thatengages learners of all ages and makessure that you are immersed in theculture of every area you visit . . . . Thebottom line: Barefoot World Atlasneeds to be on every iPad that is usedby children. This app is worth everypenny!” — Teachers with Apps“An immersive app that immediatelyinvites exploration. From the momentthe animated 3D globe appears onscreen, you can’t help tapping yourfinger along the surface to make itspin”— New York Times“Barefoot World Atlas app is one ofthe best exploration apps there is.Anyone can enjoy using and learningfrom this app, and it provides abrilliant atlas for your household”— Apple’N’Apps“It’s crazy cool, to be totally honest”— Wired Momma“Every so often an app appears thatstops us in our tracks. In engagement,presentation, and visuals, BarefootWorld Atlas app is one of those titles”— School Library Journal“Sit with your child as he or she spinsthe world beneath their fingers andjabs at the colorful dancing icons.They are bound to find facts thatinterest them, and spark theircuriosity” — Cult of Mac