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Children’s Activity Atlas {Review & #Giveaway}

October 6, 2014 by Dawn

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Though most children don’t have the luxury of traveling the world, they do need to be educated about the lands beyond their own. Most atlases are informative, but dry, and not likely something children would pick up for pleasure. The new Children’s Activity Atlas by Jenny Slater and illustrated by Katrin Wiehle and Martin Sanders is absolutely the opposite of dry, but is, in fact, quite engaging both in content and presentation, making it an entertaining and informative resource.

An introduction on the first pages of the book lets young readers know how to use the book and the various accessories that accompany it. The keys are explained, along with a world map that shows country lines and biomes differentiated by colors (such as coniferous forest, grassland/savanna, and desert/semi-desert). A special pocket in the inside front cover holds a mini-passport book with space for a child to write his or her own personal information and even a spot for a small photograph. The passport book includes extra information about each continent, with trivia and short quizzes that can be answered by using the main book as a reference. Over 250 stickers are provided as well, and spaces are indicated in both the passport and the main book for them. I was personally pleased that country flags are among the stickers, because I love that children can begin to make those visual connections when learning about countries. There are even six postcards provided that children can send to loved ones sharing information about the inhabited continents of the world.

The book itself is a fabulous resource, with continents, or segments of the continents for larger areas, each addressed individually across a two-page spread. Each map has a small “fact file” text box which identifies some superlative facts such as longest mountain range and largest lake on that land mass, as well. The colorful illustrations on the map depict animals, interests, and industries particular to each area, giving even more visual appeal.

I’m excited to share this book with my own elementary school aged children, who will undoubtedly want to immediately begin placing stickers in their correct spaces and try to stump me with their new knowledge.

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67 Comments

  1. Donna L says

    October 18, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    My grandkids would enjoy this book.

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  2. Mandy Kauffman says

    October 18, 2014 at 1:59 pm

    I would love to share this book with my son, and then my daughter when she gets a little older. Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂

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  3. Amanda says

    October 18, 2014 at 10:56 am

    I would love to win this for my son. It would be great in our Homeschooling journey!

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  4. Megan C. says

    October 18, 2014 at 10:44 am

    I would share this with my nephew. He will love it!

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  5. Diana Hatch says

    October 18, 2014 at 9:02 am

    I would love to share with my grandkids

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  6. Natalie says

    October 18, 2014 at 8:12 am

    I would share with my kids thank you

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  7. Mary says

    October 17, 2014 at 9:36 pm

    I would share this with my daughter.

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  8. Tracy Lewis says

    October 17, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    I could read this with my son.

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  9. Esme says

    October 17, 2014 at 11:19 am

    My niece and my friend’s children

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  10. June S. says

    October 17, 2014 at 8:09 am

    I will share this great book with my grandson-

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  11. Suzanne Johnson says

    October 16, 2014 at 1:31 am

    My nephew would love this atlas!

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  12. Rosita says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:03 pm

    I would give this to my nephews.

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  13. Monica P says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:04 pm

    I would share this with my daughter 🙂

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  14. ligia c says

    October 14, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    i would share it with my daughter

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  15. danielle says

    October 14, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    I’d love to share this with my son

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  16. Danie says

    October 13, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    I would save this book for my baby that’s due in February. I want her to have as many books as possible.

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  17. Liza Ramsey says

    October 13, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    I want to share the book with my almost 5-year-old.

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  18. amanda whitley says

    October 13, 2014 at 1:26 pm

    i would like to share this with my daughter. she is very curious about things and loves learning.

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  19. wendy rozema says

    October 12, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    I’d share this with my kids!!

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  20. Renee G says

    October 12, 2014 at 5:47 pm

    I would love to share this with my nephew.

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  21. Kimberly Schotz says

    October 11, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    This is a book that my daughter would enjoy.

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  22. Patrycja Chudziak says

    October 11, 2014 at 10:52 am

    I would love to share it with my son.

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  23. Marcia Goss says

    October 11, 2014 at 10:02 am

    I would share this with my grandchildren.

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  24. Nancy says

    October 11, 2014 at 8:53 am

    I would share this book with our sweet granddaughter!

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  25. Leela says

    October 11, 2014 at 4:17 am

    I entered the If You Were a Dog giveaway.

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  26. Leela says

    October 11, 2014 at 4:16 am

    I would love this for my kids.

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  27. Jen F says

    October 10, 2014 at 9:42 am

    I would love to share this book with my daughter.

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  28. stacey b says

    October 9, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    I’d be sharing it with my kiddos!

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  29. stacie says

    October 8, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    I would love to share this with my 2 boys!

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  30. Corey Olomon says

    October 8, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    I would share it with my youngest son.

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  31. KV says

    October 8, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    I’d like to share this book with my niece.

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  32. Anita Yancey says

    October 8, 2014 at 3:04 pm

    I would like to share it with my daughter. I think that she would love it.

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  33. Idaho Jill says

    October 8, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    I would love to share this with my daughter. I homeschool and this looks like a great tool to include for geography, thanks!

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  34. Jessica T says

    October 8, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    My kids, and my students!

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  35. Allie says

    October 8, 2014 at 9:30 am

    I would look at it with my child

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  36. megan tilley says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:11 am

    i’d share it with my daughter and my nephew!

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  37. mrsshukra says

    October 8, 2014 at 1:51 am

    My godchild would enjoy this book!

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  38. D Schmidt says

    October 7, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    I would love to share it with my two Sons

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  39. Heather B says

    October 7, 2014 at 10:30 pm

    I would love to share it with my 3 children!

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  40. Daniel M says

    October 7, 2014 at 7:50 pm

    this would be for my nephew!

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  41. Les Johnson says

    October 7, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    I would share this book with my daughter.

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  42. Dominica H. says

    October 7, 2014 at 5:26 pm

    I’d like to share it with my very curious 3 year old son, who loves “going on adventures.”

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  43. Terra Heck says

    October 7, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    I’d like this book for my niece. I think she’d find it fun and educational. Thanks.

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  44. Shannon says

    October 7, 2014 at 4:09 pm

    My two boys

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  45. latanya says

    October 7, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    I would share it with my son

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  46. Shalyn says

    October 7, 2014 at 1:44 pm

    I would love to share this book with the kids we tutor!

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  47. Vickie Couturier says

    October 7, 2014 at 11:58 am

    id share it with my grandchlldren

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  48. Kathy stevenson says

    October 7, 2014 at 10:20 am

    I would love this for my daughters!

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  49. Seyma Shabbir says

    October 6, 2014 at 11:06 pm

    I would love to share this with my sons!

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  50. riTa says

    October 6, 2014 at 10:33 pm

    Our children growing up were in many countries as we lived and served on a ship.
    So, my grandsons would really enjoy learning about the world.

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  51. Patricia says

    October 6, 2014 at 9:43 pm

    I’m planning to give this book to my young cousin. I think it’s just perfect for him. And I think his younger and older brothers would like it too.

    patricia dot mariani dot esq at g mail dot com

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  52. Patricia Wojnar Crowley says

    October 6, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    I’d love to share this book with my nephew!

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  53. Christine says

    October 6, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    I would love to share this with my nephew. He’s really into reading lately and he loves a World Almanac for kids that I gave him recently, so I think this atlas would be up his alley too.

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  54. Meagan BS says

    October 6, 2014 at 7:28 pm

    i would share this with my daughter.

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  55. Crystal Rose says

    October 6, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    I would love to give this to my daughter.

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  56. Catherine Murton says

    October 6, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    My almost 6 year old daughter would love this! She loves learning and is an excellent reader for her age!

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  57. Holly B says

    October 6, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    I love maps. I’m a geographer by profession. I love sharing spatial information with kids, mine and others, letting them know where in the world they live and all the things they can discover in this amazing world. I would love to share this book with them. I even entered the giveaway contest by clicked Submit before entering a comment. Oh well, I’m probably disqualified. I’ve never won those ever, but I keep on trying!

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  58. Kerrie Mayans says

    October 6, 2014 at 12:37 pm

    I would share this book with my son.

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    October 6, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    I would like to share this book with my grandchildren.

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  60. Amyc says

    October 6, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    My kids are 2 and 5 and would enjoy this book.

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  61. Shakara says

    October 6, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    My daughter imagines herself going to different countries at times, so this would be a great resource for her.

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  62. anne says

    October 6, 2014 at 10:41 am

    This book would be ideal for my granddaughter and so enjoyable and special.

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  63. emily says

    October 6, 2014 at 10:20 am

    My 8 year old son loves non-fiction, and I think this book would be a great way to introduce him to new places that would hopefully lead to doing additional research on those places.

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  64. Lucia says

    October 6, 2014 at 9:21 am

    Looks like a great book for our new homeschooler! Thanks for sharing this.

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