Today, we're going to travel the world! I was so happy to get my hands on a set of travel books for kids from this publisher. I'm often impressed with what this house puts out on the nonfiction front, and after holding these in my hands, I'm pretty sure I'm not going to be disappointed this time either.
Now, most of us aren't going to be traveling to these this summer, but I'm betting they will be packed with goodness and teach quite a bit. Maybe?
In any case, pack your bags and get ready to soar as we dive into these reads.
THE KIDS'S GUIDE TO....
by Lonely Planet Kids
Travel Series
144 pages each
ages 8 to 12
Get ready for an epic adventure like no other with our awesome series of kid's travel guides featuring the most amazing cities around the world.
- The perfect introduction to amazing cities for kids
- Take with you on your travels or make epic discoveries from the comfort of home
- Packed with wow-factor facts, 'what's the difference?' challenges and vibrant photography
- Reveals 'Secrets of the City' and spotlights weird, wacky and lesser-known sights
- Insider scoop on how to get around using public transport; places to play; epic views; where and what to eat; famous monuments; gardens and outdoor spaces; wildlife in the city; and more
- Awesome illustrated maps provide kids with an overview of top sights and neighborhoods
- Written by Paige Towler, author of children's books including Mysterious, Marvelous Octopus!; How it Happened: Pizza, Yoga, Animals; and more
The ultimate one-stop shop for mini-explorers to learn all about Paris - plus discover more amazing cities in the series including London, Rome and New York City. Let the adventure begin!
MY TIDBITS
From well-known sights to interesting activities to curious bits of information, these books introduce each city in a broad way to show that there's something for almost everyone.
The covers on these books already invite to exploration...not as much due to their illustrations but the surface is easy-to-wipe and sturdier, while keeping the books flexible for packing. The 'Let the Adventure Begin!' on the front carries the theme throughout, which is noticeable in the writing. The books have the atmosphere of accompanying the reader the entire way through. Even the chapters stay lively with titles such as 'What a View!', 'Let's Eat!', or 'Secrets of the City'. Each section holds familiar as well as lesser known information. The descriptions offer quick details with added phrases, which weave in explanations fitting to modern times and interests.
While these books point out tons of things to visit and do while visiting these cities, they also offer historical goodness, cultural insights, and more. So, these aren't just dives into what-to-dos but offer interesting insights into the cities as a whole. That makes these nice to pick up not only as travel guides but as extra material when learning about each city or for those who dream of visiting the towns and learning more about them themselves. So, these are good for school libraries and homeschoolers as well.
Everything is well organized with a glossary and such for searching ease, too. The only thing I wish had been added is a better map of each city in its entirety, so readers get a general overview as well of the entire city...maybe not with every street but in a way readers get an idea of how everything is placed and the city itself...especially since many readers aren't on top of their geography. Otherwise, these are wonderful little books and well worth a look at.
Go HERE for the publisher's page on A Kid's Guide to London.
Go HERE for A Kid's Guide to New York City.
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The kids will be learning and they won't even know it!
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