Great Atlas for Children
Mon, February 19, 2007 at 06:17PM Looking for an atlas to fit the bill for a curious, fledgling geographer?
For the younger set: My Picture Atlas
A very good match for early graders, this atlas is vibrant swirl of maps, flaps, fact boxes, and photographs. This is, to my knowledge, the only children's atlas to offer facts on EVERY country in the world, and the kind of intriguing facts curious kids are searching for! A laminated pull-out country-finder map is an added-bonus.
An incredibly delightful way to explore God's globe: The Amazing Pop Up Geography Book
Divided into eight main categories: "Our Place in Space," "Sunshine," "Continents and Oceans," "Rivers and Mountains," "Countries," "Disaster!," "Journey Time," and "Who Lives Here?" with each page brimming with flaps to lift, wheels to dial, tabs to pull, and exciting pop-ups. There's more!An expandable globe hanging on an elastic string! Scientific, political, and geographical facts are presented in an amusing, accessible format. Fascinating fun!
And, finally: The Kingfisher First Picture Atlas
A colorful beginner atlas for the k-3 set, a selection of large, simple national and regional maps invites children to go exploring. Having explained map concepts such as grids and scales, children can better understand major physical features and political divisions, while checking out the picture symbols for animals, industries, and landmarks that dot the maps. A friendly penguin offers his services as guide through the atlas, and accompanies young geographers as they learn interesting facts!
Head on out! Have fun exploring God's glorious globe--and giving Him ALLLLLL the glory!

