Marvelous Maps

Our Changing World in 40 Amazing Maps

Simon Kuestenmacher, Margarida Esteves

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Welbeck Editions
06 June 2023

A collection of astounding, fun and beautiful maps explaining everything about Planet Earth (and some other places!). Winning Submission, Bookstagang Best of 2023 Picture Book Awards, Most Innovative Non-Fiction Books of 2023

It's a treasure trove of quirky and essential data, presented in fun, fascinating map form. If you want to know where the world's dog and cat breeds come from, what the Earth looked like 170 million years ago, where the best place in the world is to put a solar panel, how to find the hidden scene in the map of the USA, who brings Christmas presents across Europe, and even what the Earth looks like to dolphins, then this is the book for you!

Marvelous Maps contains a wealth of fascinating facts about our world, told in unique map form. From nature to history, and from mythology to technology, these beautifully illustrated maps bring all kinds of information to life.

Inside, you'll discover:

- Why you have to travel the world to make a pepperoni pizza - How much of the moon Neil Armstrong explored - Why the world looks like a cat playing with Australia - How Odysseus made his legendary journey - Where the world's dogs and cats come from - Where to see the Northern Lights ...and much more.

By: Simon Kuestenmacher
Illustrated by: Margarida Esteves
Imprint: Welbeck Editions
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 338mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 953g
ISBN: 9781803380421
ISBN 10: 180338042X
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 06 June 2023
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Simon Kuestenmacher is a rising star in data animation and interpretation. He was named one of the world's Top 50 influencers in data science by carto.com. He is a columnist for The Australian newspaper, and reaches over 30 million people every month through his Twitter account. Margarida Esteves lives and works in London. Although she very much enjoys working digitally, pencils and crayons are her all-time favourites. She always carries her sketchbook, where she doodles new ideas. Margarida is easily inspired by people, films, photography, vintage illustration and history. When she's not working or drawing in her sketchbook, she enjoys developing small personal projects that usually involve printmaking, embroidery, LEGO and miniature models. She also collects children's books and interesting illustrated packaging.