Most Popular Books by Lonely Planet Kids

Chart an unforgettable journey through the Rocky Mountains with this beautifully illustrated, concertina pull-out wall frieze. From Vancouver to Calgary, journey through snowy peaks and rushing rivers, and watch out for eagles and bears! Then turn the frieze over to discover fascinating facts about each place encountered along the journey.

Featuring the stunning illustrations of James Gulliver Hancock, Lonely Planet Kids'' How Everything Works will take a close-up look at the world around us to examine well-known, everyday environments and reveal how all the various objects and machines found there operate. Lift-the-flaps to discover how the ordinary can become extraordinary!

Buckle up! This interactive and colourful atlas takes young readers on a hands-on journey all around the world. Discover the stories behind the world''s most iconic vehicles, including the countries where they were invented and the places that they''re strongly associated with. Each page turned brings a new continent and its famous forms of transport to life. Discover how the first aeroplane took flight in America, the speed at which Japan''s shinkansen bullet trains travel, and when the first hot air balloon floated into the sky of France. Plus we''ll set sail to learn about the longships rowed by Scandinavia''s vikings and the icebreakers that are used to plough through Antarctica''s sea ice. Featuring over 100 flaps that lift to reveal fun facts and the inner workings of vehicles, this beautifully illustrated atlas will turbocharge kids'' interest in the world of transport and travel. About Lonely Planet Kids:Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world''s leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

What a lot of things to spot! With the challenge of I-spy, the fun of a search and find and the creativity of a sketchpad and a coloring book, this book has something for everyone. Look out for the items in the I-spy grid, find and color them in a detailed search scene, then create your own fun scenes on the next page.

Introduce children to the wonderful ways love is expressed in different cultures and countries across the globe. From gifting lunch boxes in Japan to adorning brides with beautiful henna designs in India, writing someone a loving poem on Sinterklaas in the Netherlands or lighting a lantern on the Chinese New Year, Love Around The World shows the ways family and friendship are celebrated around the world. This colorful, 32-page book fully explores the themes of family and friendship all around the world. With beautifully-written words by Alli Brydon and exquisite illustrations by Wazza Pink, children will be taken on a journey to a wide variety of cultures and different ways of life. From Wales to Iran to Japan, love is, after all, a universal language. About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world''s leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

Take a deep dive into the aquatic world to see sealife as you''ve never seen it before. Ocean by ocean and sea by sea, readers will discover all the amazing animals that inhabit this watery landscape, from ferocious sharks and giant whales to multicoloured tropical fish, long-legged squid and strange bioluminescent creatures that glow eerily in the ocean depths. Beautiful illustrations, dynamic photos and fact-packed text will reveal the lives, habitats and behaviours of these incredible marine creatures. Maps and diagrams will show where the animals live - both horizontally across the oceans (including migration routes), and vertically from the surface down to the seabed. It''s an underwater adventure in a book. Content includes: History of Ocean Life Types of ocean creatures Marine habitats Ocean topography Oceans at risk Ocean exploration Currents and gyres Ocean food chains Ocean water Ocean winds and storms Seas vs Oceans Atlantic Ocean Major Seas (Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Baltic Sea, North Sea) Arctic Ocean Indian ocean (plus Red Sea and Bay of Bengal) Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean - Depth Zones, including Mariana Trench Southern Ocean About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world''s leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

From cities and animals to festivals, there are sticker activities, puzzles, and fun facts about countries all over the world.

This top-secret guide will teach your all you need to know about the shadowy world of spies. From cool gadgets and sneaky surveillance to fiendish codes and daring decoys, it''s time to go undercover!

Did you know that around 550 people have been to space, but only around 20 people have been to the bottom of the ocean? Lonely Planet Kids'' Factopia - Planet Earth is packed with amazing facts that are brought to life by stunning illustrations and imaginative infographics. It''s going to be an exciting journey for young geographers!

Create a unique map that''s totally personal to your family''s travels. This pull-out interactive world map includes over 180 colourful stickers to show where you''ve been and where you want to go, plus hundreds of fascinating facts on the back. With a super bright neon cover, this is the perfect gift for explorers and dreamers everywhere.

Get ready to explore cities inside and out in this jam-packed activity and sticker book! With over 200 stickers, colourful illustrations and amazing facts about cities around the world, this is a fun new release to keep kids occupied whether on your travels or at home!

What can you do with a cardboard box? Plenty! No longer destined for the bin, cardboard scraps can be recycled and used to create amazing things, from a hot air balloon, rocket and Big Ben to the Great Pyramid of Giza, a Chinese dragon and a Tiki totem pole.- A fun and crafty antidote to a throwaway world- Step-by-step instructions to get kids building- Comes as a starter kit with cardboard and templates

"First Words Mandarin" features 100 words to use while traveling, from food and transport, to animals and weather.

"First Words Japanese" features 100 words to use while traveling, from food and transport, to animals and weather.

Celebrate games and sports from across the globe with this beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap book. From the USA to Cameroon and Brazil, this title reveals how kids have fun in various nations, highlighting both famous and lesser-known sports. With over 40 flaps to lift, it''s an interactive and fun packed sporting journey around the world.

Features 12 words to learn - from ''sun'' and ''shoes'' to ''beach'' and ''bed''. Each word is accompanied by an illustration and pronunciation guide.

Hop aboard our special mini-bus for an unforgettable tour around the most fascinating destination in the entire Universe - you! Shrink down to a microscopic size to explore all the systems that make up the human body. With fun facts and a mix of illustrations and photos - it''s the human body as you''ve never experienced it before.

"Get ready to discover how people dress around the world, and be inspired to design your own extraordinary and unique outfits."--Back cover

From monster-slewing heroes to ancient accounts of gods and goddesses from all around the world, such as Thor and Odin, the beautifully illustrated follow-up to Atlas of Monsters and Ghosts is a fun and fascinating journey through the realms of mythology, enthralling with tales of creation, legendary fables, gods and beasts.

Dive into the unexplored depths of the deep blue sea and discover its secrets with this trusty and beautifully-illustrated guide by Lonely Planet Kids. Meet the amazing animals, birds and plants that live in our oceans, the habitats in which they live, then learn about the harmful effects climate change, oil spills and plastic waste can have on them - plus, what you can do to help future generations! From the odd-shaped head of the great hammerhead shark to the hairy strips of baleen in a baleen whale''s mouth, meet some of the ocean''s oddest creatures and discover how they have evolved to live and thrive under the sea. Journey from the colourful coral reefs of the Indian Ocean to the wild waves of freezing Antarctica, covering everywhere from sandy beaches, deserted open seas and mile-deep trenches in-between. Learn all about the history of how the oceans came to be, as well as the sunken cities that were claimed by them, then understand just how powerful the force of water can be as you explore tides, waves, tsunamis and currents. After dropping anchor like the pirate Jack Sparrow on tropical, palm-fringed islands, end with a lesson on how humans have been using and abusing our oceans throughout the years, and what we can do to help protect them for the future. About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world''s leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

Make your vacation memories last a lifetime with this awesome fill-in children''s travel journal that''s packed with brilliant activities and prompts to inspire kids to write and draw their adventures. Budding diarists can record precious moments from their trip in this pocket-sized book and create the ultimate holiday souvenir to cherish forever. Draw your own passport picture, design some cool luggage, describe your favourite meal, sketch some super souvenirs and more - this epic kids'' journal encourages readers to really engage with their travels and create a treasured keepsake that they can look back on years later with the whole family. Inside Create Your Own Travel Journal: - Fun fill-in activities including games, drawing challenges and prompts for stories to encourage children to observe and admire their surroundings - Handy pocket-sized hardback book with an elastic band so readers can take their precious jottings and doodles with them wherever they go - A super memento to remind kids - and grown ups - of the adventures they share together - Includes: create a postcard of your favourite vacation destination; make a playlist of the songs you''ve heard during your holiday; fill in a holiday menu; draw pictures of your travel buddies; sketch the view from your room; write about your favourite experience so far; create a special souvenir of your trip; draw all the people you''ve met during your getaway - and more Create Your Own Travel Journal is the latest book in Lonely Planet Kids'' ''Create Your Own'' series following on from Create Your Own Holiday Games and Create Your Own Camping Activities. This fun-packed fill-in journal provides the perfect space for creative kids to keep their travel thoughts and musings, so that they can enjoy and remember their vacation for many years to come. About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world''s leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 50 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

This fun and colourful lift-the-flap book gives a unique insight into how cities looked in the past, compared to how they look now. With ancient cities and ruins including Pompeii, Great Zimbabwe and Babylon, discover how history has shaped our planet''''s urban areas and changed them over time. Featured cities include: Thebes in Egypt (c. 900 BCE) - Shows the ancient Egyptian capital of Thebes compared to the modern city of Luxor. Featured elements include the Temple of Karnak, the Temple of Luxor and King Tutankahmun''''s Tomb in the Valley of the Kings Constantinople, Turkey (c. 550) - Highlights the capital of the Eastern Roman/Byzantine Empire as it looked at its peak in the 6th century, with its giant hippodrome compared with the modern city of Istanbul Aarhus, Denmark (c. 950) - Showcases the Viking city of Aarhus as it was in the 10th century, compared to the port city that has grown up in its place Tenochtitlan, Mexico (c. 1521) - Exhibits the vast capital of the Aztecs as it was at the moment of the Spanish invasion compared to the cosmopolitan Mexico City which was built on top of it Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (c. 1565) - Explores the Brazilian city as it looked at the moment of its foundation, still largely covered in tropical jungle, to how it looks now London, United Kingdom (c. 1666) - Delves into how London has changed since the time of the Great Fire of London to the present day And much, much more! About Lonely Planet Kids:Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world''''s leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

Create your own gorgeous works of art with the most adorable colouring book on the planet! Each cute spread has a coloured animal pattern on the left, and a black and white version on the right. Copy the colours, or create your own bold and beautiful combinations. From pandas and bunnies, to foxes and tigers - there''s something for everyone.

This follow-up series to First Words provides an easy transition from learning single words to forming simple phrases. Kids learn simple conversation starters and responses, or can create their own unique phrases by combining building blocks of language.

Introduce children to the wonderful ways love is expressed in different cultures and countries across the globe. From gifting lunch boxes in Japan to adorning brides with beautiful henna designs in India, writing someone a loving poem on Sinterklaas in the Netherlands or lighting a lantern on the Chinese New Year, Love Around The World shows the ways family and friendship are celebrated around the world. This colourful, 32-page book fully explores the themes of family and friendship all around the world. With beautifully-written words by Alli Brydon and exquisite illustrations by Wazza Pink, children will be taken on a journey to a wide variety of cultures and different ways of life. From Wales to Iran to Japan, love is, after all, a universal language. About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world''s leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

Get ready for an a-maze-ing globetrotting adventure! Disaster! Lady Vivian Winthrop has returned from a round-the-world expedition, but her precious jewels are missing. It''s up to young explorer Amelia to retrace her steps and track them down - but she''ll need your help! Travel the world like never before as you complete this brilliant book of mazes brought to you by Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of Lonely Planet, the world''s leading travel guide publisher. In Lonely Planet Kids Amelia''s Maze Adventure, you''ll tackle the Tomatina festival in Spain, waltz through the Palace of Versailles, rush to Mount Rushmore, and lots more famous locations - all with incredible facts on every page! Packed with fun illustrations and a gorgeous two-colour palette, Amelia''s Maze Adventureprovides hours of brain-boggling fun for children aged 7+. Also available: Marco''s Maze Mission About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let''s start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place - inspiring children at home and in school.

This is a book about New York that''s seriously streetwise. Featuring 19 colourful themed trails that take young explorers to the heart of the city from the comfort of their own home. Readers aged 7 and up will discover mind-blowing facts and uncover some of the city''s best-kept secrets as they journey through the book and follow the trails. Find out what''s lurking in the pumpkin garden, why you might find an elephant underground, how eating hot dogs could make you rich and loads more.

Presents a collection of odd facts, fun trivia, and interesting attractions around South America.

Packed with over 80 ideas to invent, make and play your own games, this book is perfect for keeping kids entertained while on the go - whether that''s in the car, on a plane, or on vacation at home or abroad. Learn how to make jigsaws and board games, create travel scavenger hunts, make up your own travel bingo or snap games, organize holiday charades or produce a dance routine, and much more. The book includes step-by-step photographs and templates to get you started. All you need is your imagination!