Geography

{"id":109754843150,"title":"World Explorers - How To Read Maps with Giant World Map","handle":"world-explorers-how-to-read-maps-with-giant-world-map","description":"Packed full of colorful maps, vivid illustrations, lively, engaging text, and with a giant fold-out map of the Earth, this is the ultimate guide to reading, understanding, and making maps for children aged 8 and up. Learning how to read a map is one of the most useful skills a child can learn, and this book teaches the essentials in the most accessible and entertaining way possible. It reveals the secrets and techniques of map-making, showing young readers how to use maps and create their own maps. Packed with fun activities, children are shown how to make a working compass using simple household objects, and are encouraged to engage with maps to find locations, trace routes, decipher symbols, and more. With dynamic, captivating text accompanied by accurate, expertly drawn maps and vibrant color photographs, How to Read Maps is the perfect guide to lead younger readers through the world of mapping.","published_at":"2018-09-26T13:17:59+10:00","created_at":"2017-12-20T16:59:10+11:00","vendor":"Arcturus","type":"Books","tags":["Audience_Primary","Author_Joe Fullman","Books\u003eEducational","Books\u003eGeography","Books\u003eReference","Brand_","For Ages_8 - 12 Years","Format_Hardback","new-arrivals","Publisher_Arcturus","Series_"],"price":1199,"price_min":1199,"price_max":1199,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":1699,"compare_at_price_min":1699,"compare_at_price_max":1699,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":636384313358,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781784042110","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"World Explorers - How To Read Maps with Giant World Map","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1199,"weight":584,"compare_at_price":1699,"inventory_quantity":4,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"9781784042110"}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1408\/products\/9781784042110_-_How_To_Read_Maps-1.jpg?v=1527152210","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1408\/products\/9781784042110_-_How_To_Read_Maps-3.jpg?v=1527152213","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1408\/products\/9781784042110_-_How_To_Read_Maps-2.jpg?v=1527152217"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1408\/products\/9781784042110_-_How_To_Read_Maps-1.jpg?v=1527152210","options":["Title"],"content":"Packed full of colorful maps, vivid illustrations, lively, engaging text, and with a giant fold-out map of the Earth, this is the ultimate guide to reading, understanding, and making maps for children aged 8 and up. Learning how to read a map is one of the most useful skills a child can learn, and this book teaches the essentials in the most accessible and entertaining way possible. It reveals the secrets and techniques of map-making, showing young readers how to use maps and create their own maps. Packed with fun activities, children are shown how to make a working compass using simple household objects, and are encouraged to engage with maps to find locations, trace routes, decipher symbols, and more. With dynamic, captivating text accompanied by accurate, expertly drawn maps and vibrant color photographs, How to Read Maps is the perfect guide to lead younger readers through the world of mapping."}

{"id":9270465038,"title":"A Journey Through Indo-China, by Mick Shippen \u0026 David Bowden","handle":"a-journey-through-indo-china-cambodia-laos-myanmar-thailand-vietnam","description":"Introducing an endlessly fascinating region that combines rapid change with enduring hospitality; modern cities with ancient temples; urban experiences with breathtaking scenery. Throughout, there are delicious foods to sample and warm and welcoming people. There are unmissable ancient sites in each of the five countries, such as Angkor in Cambodia, Vat Phou in Laos, Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand and Hue in Vietnam. And each country has its own share of mystery and intrigue, whether it's the floating villages of Inle Lake or the ethnic hill villages of northern Thailand and Laos, as well as marvellous beaches and abundant wildlife. Whether you take a boat trip in Halong Bay in Vietnam, hire a motorbike to attempt the Mae Hong Son Loop in Thailand or a tuk-tuk to get around Phnom Penh, the sights you will see are memorable and enduring.\"","published_at":"2016-12-23T12:05:00+11:00","created_at":"2016-12-23T12:07:18+11:00","vendor":"John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd","type":"Books","tags":["Audience_All Ages","Author_","Books\u003eGeography","Brand_","For Ages_","Format_Paperback","new-arrivals","Publisher_John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd","Series_"],"price":2099,"price_min":2099,"price_max":2099,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":5499,"compare_at_price_min":5499,"compare_at_price_max":5499,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":33229404814,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781909612266","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"A Journey Through Indo-China, by Mick Shippen \u0026 David Bowden","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":2099,"weight":1300,"compare_at_price":5499,"inventory_quantity":42,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"9781909612266"}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1408\/products\/a-journey-through-indo-china.jpg?v=1527188784"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1408\/products\/a-journey-through-indo-china.jpg?v=1527188784","options":["Title"],"content":"Introducing an endlessly fascinating region that combines rapid change with enduring hospitality; modern cities with ancient temples; urban experiences with breathtaking scenery. Throughout, there are delicious foods to sample and warm and welcoming people. There are unmissable ancient sites in each of the five countries, such as Angkor in Cambodia, Vat Phou in Laos, Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand and Hue in Vietnam. And each country has its own share of mystery and intrigue, whether it's the floating villages of Inle Lake or the ethnic hill villages of northern Thailand and Laos, as well as marvellous beaches and abundant wildlife. Whether you take a boat trip in Halong Bay in Vietnam, hire a motorbike to attempt the Mae Hong Son Loop in Thailand or a tuk-tuk to get around Phnom Penh, the sights you will see are memorable and enduring.\""}

{"id":1510749962310,"title":"Planet Earth Is Awesome","handle":"planet-earth-is-awesome-1","description":"From the top of Mount Everest to the depths of the ocean - and down to the centre of the earth - this book is the essential guide for all those who live on our planet. Planet Earth Is Awesome is packed full of 101 eye-opening and extraordinary facts about our world that kids will love to discover and share. Each fact hooks readers into a discussion of some of the most fascinating and mind-boggling ways in which our planet works. A great gift for children aged 8 and up.","published_at":"2018-09-13T13:37:34+10:00","created_at":"2018-09-13T13:37:41+10:00","vendor":"Arcturus","type":"Books","tags":["Audience_Primary","Author_Lisa Regan","Books\u003eGeography","Brand_","For Ages_5 - 8 Years","Format_Paperback","new-arrivals","Publisher_Arcturus","Series_"],"price":1499,"price_min":1499,"price_max":1499,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":1799,"compare_at_price_min":1799,"compare_at_price_max":1799,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":13296588554310,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781788281072","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Planet Earth Is Awesome","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1499,"weight":400,"compare_at_price":1799,"inventory_quantity":33,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"9781788281072"}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1408\/products\/9781788281072-Planet-Earth-Is-Awesome-A_2018-09-13_04-34-12_NO2mgpzDNd.jpg?v=1536809861","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1408\/products\/9781788281072-Planet-Earth-Is-Awesome-C_2018-09-13_04-34-12_JgwYu4hytr.jpg?v=1536809862","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1408\/products\/9781788281072-Planet-Earth-Is-Awesome-B_2018-09-13_04-34-12_DuFVoKRuAD.jpg?v=1536809862"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1408\/products\/9781788281072-Planet-Earth-Is-Awesome-A_2018-09-13_04-34-12_NO2mgpzDNd.jpg?v=1536809861","options":["Title"],"content":"From the top of Mount Everest to the depths of the ocean - and down to the centre of the earth - this book is the essential guide for all those who live on our planet. Planet Earth Is Awesome is packed full of 101 eye-opening and extraordinary facts about our world that kids will love to discover and share. Each fact hooks readers into a discussion of some of the most fascinating and mind-boggling ways in which our planet works. A great gift for children aged 8 and up."}

{"id":6239644419,"title":"Fragile Earth : Dramatic Images of Our Changing Planet, by Collins Maps","handle":"fragile-earth","description":"This unique book provides a striking look at the dramatic changes that are happening to our planet. The second edition of Fragile Earth shows over 350 dramatic images of natural disasters, human development and the impacts of climate change. Alongside the powerful imagery, contributions from leading experts will be shown with maps, graphs and statistics on the major subjects, such as climate change, the environment and urbanization. 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{"id":1305671958598,"title":"7 Days In Myanmar, by Denis D. Gray, John Falconer and Nicholas Grossman","handle":"7-days-in-myanmar-by-denis-d-gray-john-falconer-and-nicholas-grossman-1","description":"One country. Seven days. Thirty photographers. Over a single week they created a spectacular photographic portrait of one of the world's most exciting destinations.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThrough the downtown streets of Yangon and the handicraft centres of Mandalay, above the temple-dotted plains of Bagan and on the waters of Inlay Lake, inside border towns and hill tribe villages and all the way to the furthest research of the north and south, the rich culture, stunning landscapes and diverse peoples of the country formerly known as Burma were captured for a unique visual time capsule.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe hundred of outstanding original photographs are complemented by detailed caption, a fascinating essay on the advent of photography in nineteenth century Burma and an engaging introduction to Myanmar's past and present.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n7 Days in Myanmar reveals why the world is watching Myanmar and why Myanmar is ready for the world.","published_at":"2018-05-23T18:20:02+10:00","created_at":"2018-04-20T16:57:58+10:00","vendor":"Miscellaneous","type":"Books","tags":["Audience_All Ages","Author_","Books\u003eGeography","Brand_","For Ages_","Format_Hardback","new-arrivals","Publisher_","Series_"],"price":899,"price_min":899,"price_max":899,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":5500,"compare_at_price_min":5500,"compare_at_price_max":5500,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":12086518513734,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9789814385749","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"7 Days In Myanmar, by Denis D. Gray, John Falconer and Nicholas Grossman","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":899,"weight":2860,"compare_at_price":5500,"inventory_quantity":28,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"9789814385749"}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1408\/products\/9789814385749-7-days-in-myanmar_2018-04-20_07-56-54_ZyG2YksRlq.jpg?v=1527188777"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1408\/products\/9789814385749-7-days-in-myanmar_2018-04-20_07-56-54_ZyG2YksRlq.jpg?v=1527188777","options":["Title"],"content":"One country. Seven days. Thirty photographers. Over a single week they created a spectacular photographic portrait of one of the world's most exciting destinations.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThrough the downtown streets of Yangon and the handicraft centres of Mandalay, above the temple-dotted plains of Bagan and on the waters of Inlay Lake, inside border towns and hill tribe villages and all the way to the furthest research of the north and south, the rich culture, stunning landscapes and diverse peoples of the country formerly known as Burma were captured for a unique visual time capsule.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe hundred of outstanding original photographs are complemented by detailed caption, a fascinating essay on the advent of photography in nineteenth century Burma and an engaging introduction to Myanmar's past and present.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n7 Days in Myanmar reveals why the world is watching Myanmar and why Myanmar is ready for the world."}