Maps: Aleksandra Mizielinska - Daniel Mizielinski

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A] nonfiction visual feast… [G]loriously portrays the world’s profusion of creatures, mountains and man-made structures in chic, subdued shades of beige, mauve and eau de Nil. At once a celebration of diversity and an investigation of the natural and cultural offerings that make each country unique, this expansive and impressive book of maps ... is richly detailed with dozens of extraordinary drawings... Hours of fascinating perusal await.

At once a celebration of diversity and an investigation of the natural and cultural offerings that make each country unique, this expansive and impressive book of maps … is richly detailed with dozens of extraordinary drawings… Hours of fascinating perusal await. F]eatures playful line drawings of national and geographical attributes, including famous native folk (Freud, Kandinsky, Count Dracula). … [A]n entertaining and informative choice for budding geographers or Eurail travelers-to-be.

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Maps es un libro de regalo para curiosos grandes y pequeños que quieran mirar un atlas más allá del dónde estamos I've bought this maps book as a Christmas present for my 7 year old nephew. I've uploaded a few photographs to show you how it looks.

Along with geographical features and pictures, you’ll find amusing depictions of indigenous animals, native dress and characteristic architecture… Between the buildings, food and history, the maps will awaken a wanderlust for unfamiliar and exotic locale. A] delight to explore, as the Mizielinskis fill their maps with tiny labeled images of local wildlife, cuisine, activities, and notable citizens... Compelling.Along with geographical features and pictures, you'll find amusing depictions of indigenous animals, native dress and characteristic architecture... Between the buildings, food and history, the maps will awaken a wanderlust for unfamiliar and exotic locale. Cada continente y cada país es un resumen visual, histórico y cultural, de manera que nos explican cuáles son las aficiones de sus habitantes, los platos típicos, los edificios más representativos, las plantas más curiosas o los inventores que han hecho historia. Por ejemplo, tenemos la suerte de que Maps incluye el mapa de España, así que podemos ver cómo se destacan edificios representativos como la Catedral de Santiago o la Aljafería de Zaragoza, bebidas como el vino de la Rioja y artistas como Velázquez o Dalí. A] nonfiction visual feast... [G]loriously portrays the world's profusion of creatures, mountains and man-made structures in chic, subdued shades of beige, mauve and eau de Nil.

Da regalare ai piccoli e ai grandi viaggiatori, per vagabondare con la fantasia o decidere la meta delle prossime vacanze. A veces los viajes no los hacemos en tren, en barco o en avión, sino desde la tranquilidad de nuestro hogar. Illustrations are brilliant! They look hand drawn but are very clear with good colours. The kind of things you will see in here . . . taking the UK as an example. There is no dearth of atlases for children, but Aleksandra and Daniel Mizielinski’s "Maps" is a standout. … [The authors’] enthusiasm and love for facts kids might want to know shine forth in charming little illustrations. Handsomely detailed illustrations include major industries, regional insects, birds, fish, and other animals, plants, crops and prepared food, and famous people. ... This book supports and encourages geographic literacy.

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The book invites you to 'Travel the globe without leaving your living room'. That is not a boast; you really get a strong sense of each country and feel like you've really been on a journey if you read it cover to cover. A] sumptuous illustrated children’s atlas that combines chic, muted colors with witty and informative drawings on heavy matte paper that whispers under the fingers. … The sort of book you can’t help touching, "Maps" is as likely to engross adults as it is 7- to 10-year-olds. … [I]t gives aesthetic pleasure all the way from the table of contents to the flags of the world at book’s end. F]eatures playful line drawings of national and geographical attributes, including famous native folk (Freud, Kandinsky, Count Dracula). ... [A]n entertaining and informative choice for budding geographers or Eurail travelers-to-be. A pesar de que no se incluyan todos los países del mundo, es un libro de ilustraciones muy detalladas sobre 42 países que, por muchas razones, tienen una identidad que no está marcada únicamente por sus fronteras.