Introduces the idea of maps and map-reading, and provides illustrated maps showing the regions and countries of the world, with information on plant and animal life, products, population, climate, customs, and flags

Product Description: A world of knowledge at your fingertips! Four more exciting titles in this excellent series from Zigzag. Ever wondered where the weather comes from, or what life was like in ancient times? These questions and many, many more are answered in this fascinating series...read more

Ancient civilizations, the warriors of old, explorers who faced incredible danger, and the remarkable human-made and natural wonders of the world are among the hundreds of fascinating topics included in this beautifully illustrated volume on world history.

Text and illustrations present all sorts of facts about human beings, covering such topics as the human body, communication, religion, clothes, inventions, sports, and famous people

Introduces children to the principles of map-reading, shows how local areas fit into the larger world, and provides information on the people, wildlife, places of interest, and flags of each area mapped