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PublisherExperiment LLC, T.H.E.

ISBN-10161519892X

ISBN-139781615198924

eBay Product ID (ePID)24057278875

Product Key Features

Number of Pages192 Pages

Publication NameWild Maps for Curious Minds : 100 New Ways to See The Natural World

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2022

SubjectNature, Reference, Technology & Engineering, Cartography, Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps (See Also Travel / Maps & Road Atlases)

TypeMap

AuthorMike Higgins

SeriesMaps for Curious Minds Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight21 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width7.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

ReviewsPraise for the Maps for Curious Minds series "Maps can tell you far more than where borders and beaches are located. Brilliant Maps for Curious Minds uses creative cartography to highlight assorted facts and figures." --The Wall Street Journal "[ North American Maps for Curious Minds ] is a captivating browse that will unobtrusively enlighten readers and upend things they thought they knew." --Library Journal "Information is beautiful and is beautifully arranged in the Maps for Curious Minds books. They're a testament to the power of discovering facts and figures that you didn't know you didn't know." --GeekDad, Praise for North American Maps for Curious Minds : An Indie Bestseller "Information is beautiful and is beautifully arranged in the Maps for Curious Minds books. They're a testament to the power of discovering facts and figures that you didn't know you didn't know. I have flicked back and forth through these books, (because they are perfect for dipping in and out of) exclaiming "I did not know that!" They're those sorts of books."-- GeekDad "Fascinating. . . . A captivating browse that will unobtrusively enlighten readers and upend things they thought they knew. . . . A great choice."-- Library Journal "Maps that reveal facets of life on our continent in entertaining visual ways."-- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel "Very cool. These are great maps."-- Ken Jennings , Omnibus podcast Praise for Brilliant Maps for Curious Minds : 2019 Foreword INDIES Gold Winner An Indie Bestseller Outstanding Works of Literature ( O.W.L. ) Award Shortlist Winner--Gift & Special Interest, 2019 A Junior Library Guild Selection "Maps can tell you far more than where borders and beaches are located. Brilliant Maps for Curious Minds uses creative cartography to highlight assorted facts and figures."-- The Wall Street Journal "Fascinating maps that show the world as you've never seen it."-- The Telegraph "This simple book serves the schoolroom for all ages, the coffee table of any household, the shelf in any library, and a font of wonderfulness for any trivia gamer." -- New York Journal of Books "Grouped into broad categories (culture and customs, history, nature, etc.), these maps cover topics serious and less so . . . Whether browsing or looking for report inspiration, this visual, trivia-filled offering will get teens thinking outside the box."-- Booklist "Become enthralled by this one-of-a-kind atlas of 100 full-color, infographic maps. Each one reveals something about the world you've never considered before." -- The Hardwick Gazett, [North American Maps for Curious Minds] is a captivating browse that will unobtrusively enlighten readers and upend things they thought they knew., Information is beautiful and is beautifully arranged in the Maps for Curious Minds books. They're a testament to the power of discovering facts and figures that you didn't know you didn't know., "Eye-catching. . . Fans of browsable reference and esoteric knowledge will enjoy this curious atlas." -- Booklist "Equal parts maps and infographics, this latest in the 'Maps for Curious Minds' series visualizes data about the natural world. . . . Bortoletti mapped each with clarity and a visual pop. . . . An informative addition." -- Library Journal Praise for the Maps for Curious Minds series "Maps can tell you far more than where borders and beaches are located. Brilliant Maps for Curious Minds uses creative cartography to highlight assorted facts and figures." --The Wall Street Journal "[ North American Maps for Curious Minds ] is a captivating browse that will unobtrusively enlighten readers and upend things they thought they knew." --Library Journal "Information is beautiful and is beautifully arranged in the Maps for Curious Minds books. They're a testament to the power of discovering facts and figures that you didn't know you didn't know." --GeekDad, Praise for North American Maps for Curious Minds An Indie Bestseller "Information is beautiful and is beautifully arranged in the Maps for Curious Minds books. They're a testament to the power of discovering facts and figures that you didn't know you didn't know. I have flicked back and forth through these books, (because they are perfect for dipping in and out of) exclaiming "I did not know that!" They're those sorts of books." --GeekDad "Fascinating. . . . A captivating browse that will unobtrusively enlighten readers and upend things they thought they knew. . . . A great choice." -- Library Journal "Maps that reveal facets of life on our continent in entertaining visual ways." -- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel "Very cool. These are great maps." --Ken Jennings , Omnibus podcast Praise for Brilliant Maps for Curious Minds Foreword INDIES Gold Winner 2019 An Indie Bestseller Outstanding Works of Literature ( O.W.L. ) Award Winner--Gift & Special Interest 2019 A Junior Library Guild Selection "Maps can tell you far more than where borders and beaches are located. Brilliant Maps for Curious Minds uses creative cartography to highlight assorted facts and figures." -- The Wall Street Journal "Fascinating maps that show the world as you've never seen it." -- The Telegraph "This simple book serves the schoolroom for all ages, the coffee table of any household, the shelf in any library, and a font of wonderfulness for any trivia gamer." -- New York Journal of Books "Grouped into broad categories (culture and customs, history, nature, etc.), these maps cover topics serious and less so . . . Whether browsing or looking for report inspiration, this visual, trivia-filled offering will get teens thinking outside the box." -- Booklist "Become enthralled by this one-of-a-kind atlas of 100 full-color, infographic maps. Each one reveals something about the world you've never considered before." -- The Hardwick Gazette, "Eye-catching. . . Fans of browsable reference and esoteric knowledge will enjoy this curious atlas." -- Booklist Praise for the Maps for Curious Minds series "Maps can tell you far more than where borders and beaches are located. Brilliant Maps for Curious Minds uses creative cartography to highlight assorted facts and figures." --The Wall Street Journal "[ North American Maps for Curious Minds ] is a captivating browse that will unobtrusively enlighten readers and upend things they thought they knew." --Library Journal "Information is beautiful and is beautifully arranged in the Maps for Curious Minds books. They're a testament to the power of discovering facts and figures that you didn't know you didn't know." --GeekDad, Equal parts maps and infographics, this latest in the 'Maps for Curious Minds' series visualizes data about the natural world. . . . Bortoletti mapped each with clarity and a visual pop. . . . An informative addition., Eye-catching. . . Fans of browsable reference and esoteric knowledge will enjoy this curious atlas., "Eye-catching. . . Fans of browsable reference and esoteric knowledge will enjoy this curious atlas." -- Booklist "Equal parts maps and infographics, this latest in the 'Maps for Curious Minds' series visualizes data about the natural world. . . . Bortoletti mapped each with clarity and a visual pop. . . . An informative addition." -- Library Journal "This book is even better than what has come before it. It brings into focus the vast scope of those two little words 'natural world.' Every map in this book is fascinating." --GeekDad Praise for the Maps for Curious Minds series "Maps can tell you far more than where borders and beaches are located. Brilliant Maps for Curious Minds uses creative cartography to highlight assorted facts and figures." --The Wall Street Journal "[ North American Maps for Curious Minds ] is a captivating browse that will unobtrusively enlighten readers and upend things they thought they knew." --Library Journal "Information is beautiful and is beautifully arranged in the Maps for Curious Minds books. They're a testament to the power of discovering facts and figures that you didn't know you didn't know." --GeekDad, This book is even better than what has come before it. It brings into focus the vast scope of those two little words 'natural world.' Every map in this book is fascinating., "Praise for the Maps for Curious Minds series "Maps can tell you far more than where borders and beaches are located. Brilliant Maps for Curious Minds uses creative cartography to highlight assorted facts and figures."

Series Volume Number0

IllustratedYes

SynopsisWhich nations have launched animals into space? Where are the world's cat people? How many humans live in high-risk zones for natural disasters? How far do you have to travel to hug all fifteen of the world's oldest trees? Where in the world do snakes live--or better yet, where can you avoid them?! Find the thought-provoking answers to these questions and many more in Wild Maps for Curious Minds. This infographic atlas of nature's most impressive wonders and eye-popping oddities is bursting with discovery (Where's the most remote place on Earth?), whimsical insight (Which animals have launched into space?), and startling revelations (How much forest have we destroyed?) that will change the way you see the natural world--and that celebrate our planet and the plants and animals with whom we share it., The natural world has never been wilder--with 100 fiercely fun, curiously captivating, and amazingly adventurous maps. And don't miss the other books in the series, Brilliant Maps for Curious Minds and North American Maps for Curious Minds!

Illustrated byBortoletti, Manuel