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by Eliza Berkowitz (Author), Gwen Keraval (Illustrator)
Which ocean is the largest? What pet is most popular in different parts of the world? How far away is each planet from the sun? Learn these and dozens of other fascinating facts about our planet and its inhabitants in Lonely Planet Kids' Infographic Guide to the Globe, a dynamically-illustrated guide full of graphs and charts.
Colorful graphics featuring fun facts keep kids entertained and learning. Plus, you'll find engaging questions on every page that encourage readers to assess the information and draw conclusions about our world. Whether you're wondering how many years the average American goes to school compared to the average Nigerian or what percentage of the globe is covered with salt water, Infographic Guide to the Globe has the answer!
About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
Author Biography
Gwen is a French based illustrator. He likes vintage colors and design, and he does a lot of work for children's publishing, editorial illustration, advertising, and toy design.
Gwen works for many French publishers like Flammarion, Seuil éditions, Milan, and Djeco for toy design. Gwen's other clients include The Wall Street Journal, Adweek, The Washington Post, Real Simple, The Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, Experience Life, BizEd, Marquette University.
