The one-of-a-kind atlas for kids! 3-dimensional pop-up spinning globe for young readers - Fun facts inform kids about the land and seas all over the world - 11.25" x 11.75" sturdy hardcover is perfectly sized for kids ages 6 and up - Whimsical characters and icons , with topics including planet earth, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania, North Pole, South Pole, underwater sea creatures, and a map of the world This pop-up atlas for young curious minds is like no other! Your journey around the world starts with a spinning, 3-diemsional pop-up globe, complete with icons for each continent such as the Great Wall of China in Asia, the pyramids in Africa, and the Space Center in North America. This impressively sized, beautifully illustrated hardcover board book showcases planet earth with vibrantly colored designs, whimsical characters and icons, and fun and informative land and sea facts. Topics covered include planet earth, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania, North Pole, South Pole, underwater sea creatures, and a map of the world. This hands-on atlas and pop-up book is the perfect gift for kids age 6 and older to explore their world! Our planet is more diverse and surprising than we can imagine. With these fun, colorful pages and a pop-up, rotating globe , from the creative mind of world-famous paper engineer, David Hawcock, this atlas accompanies us as we discover the continents, the Poles, and the oceans. A spectacular journey for the youngest of readers, traveling from darkest space to the depths of the ocean in search of breathtaking monuments, natural landscapes, and magnificent animals. This unique atlas helps the youngest readers familiarize themselves with characteristics of our planet and its continents. "A colorful 3D journey across Earth and space with fun pop-ups, cute illustrations, and fascinating facts for young explorers!" — Vivien Marx, science journalist, Nature Portfolio "A delightful pop-up adventure that makes learning about the world fun and exciting for young explorers!" — Elia Garrison, ConservaMom "This fun, colorful pop-up is creatively illustrated and packed with fascinating information about our world." — Nancy Atkinson, space journalist and author of Eight Years to the Moon , contributing editor of Universe Today "A lively and engaging introduction to world geography, packed full of fun facts!" — Alexandra Pope, Editor-in-Chief, Canadian Geographic Enterprises FRANCESCO TOMASINELLI graduated in Marine Environmental Sciences, worked in Italy and the United States in large aquariums, and then devoted himself to publishing, scientific dissemination, and ecological consultancy for companies. He has published Evolution, Man - From the first steps to the evolution of space , The Atlas of explorations , Flags of the World , and many other titles on nature. As an illustrator of animals and monsters, GIULIA ANTONELLO loves to imagine that each character has a story to tell and live. Passionate about stories and drawings, she has made them her path and her lifestyle. Today, she continues to dream and uses her pencils to create more and more characters and stories. DAVID HAWCOCK is the pop-up engineer for many titles including The New York Pop-up Book and The California Pop-up Book . He lives with his wife Claire and their two children in Bath and runs his own paper engineering company.