Easy-to-understand maps, plus lively and informative text make this an essential atlas for younger readers. Pictograms show where to find animals and places of interest. The Kingfisher First Picture Atlas is a fun and attractive reference book for use at home and at school. - Penguin-shaped ribboned bookmark with map legend - Easy-to-use picture icons mark key industries and places of interest - Brightly colored, clear maps encourage younger readers to find out more Gr. K-3. This colorful starter atlas offers a selection of large, simple national and regional maps. Major physical features and political divisions are shown, and picture symbols indicate animals, industries, and landmarks. Children are also introduced to some important map concepts, such as grids and scales. There is one map for the U.S. (Alaska is shown with Canada). A cartoon penguin serves as the child's guide through the atlas, and appears on the story boxes that contain interesting facts and accompany each map. The atlas comes with a poster displaying a map of North America and state and provincial flags. Mary Ellen Quinn Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved Kingfisher is an award-winning publisher of non-fiction and fiction for children of all ages. Known around the world for its informative and engaging reference and early learning books, Kingfisher also receives widespread acclaim for its classic anthologies for five- to fourteen-year-olds and original picture books for very young children.