Best Selling Books by Lonely Planet Kids

Explore the incredible world of bugs in this latest addition to Lonely Planet Kids' The Fact Bookseries. From giant millipedes to deadly spiders; jewel-like beetles to jungle leaf-insects; come and take a mini safari across the continents to uncover the incredible array of insects, arachnids and myriapods that roam our planet. If it crawls, scuttles, flutters or stings, you'll find it in The Bugs Book. Inside The Bugs Book: Travel across six bug-tastic continents- North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania - and learn about the few bugs found in Antarctica! Discover fact-packed bug profiles with fascinating size, habitat and diet stats to wow your friends Features stunning macro photography so you can see each of the insects up close Detailed illustrations by Daniel Limon bring these amazing minibeasts to life- Daniel has created artwork for numerous nature and animal books including Lonely Planet Kids' The Ocean Bookand Ocean Animal Atlas Written by Nancy Dickmann, author of Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Night Sky Atlas, Amazing Ancient History Atlas, and The Rocks Book Contents include: North America - Hickory Horned Devil; Black Widow; Monarch Butterfly. South America - Goliath Birdeater Tarantula; Fire Ant; Giant Water Bug.Europe - Hummingbird Hawkmoth; Cuckoo Wasp; Western Honeybee. Africa- Deathstalker Scorpion; Rainbow Shield Bug; Desert Locust.Asia - Giant Stick Insect; Orchid Mantis; Atlas Moth.Oceania - Smurf Bug; Termite; Gumleaf Skelotonizer; and more Learn all about the minibeasts we share our planet with in this awesome study of creepy-crawlies. This is the perfect gift for curious kids who are fascinated by all things bugs!

Get ready for an epic adventure like no other with our awesome series of kid's travel guides featuring the most amazing countries and cities around the world. France, here we come! Did you know that France is home to an ancient cave system with 20,000-year-old paintings, or that there's a glass platform atop a mountain where you feel like you're walking on clouds? Ignite curious minds with this fascinating guidebook for children and unlock the magic of France once and for all. InsideA Kid's Guide to France: The perfect introduction to Francefor kids Take with you on your travels or make epic discoveries from the comfort of home Packed with fantastic facts, 'what's the difference?' challenges,vibrant photography, and more Showcases all the top spots with the insider scoop on how to get around, super celebrations, hidden gems, tasty treats, and secret and surprising places (there's even an underwater museum where you have to swim to see!) Awesome illustrated maps show kids the country's top sights Written by Paige Towler with a lively and engaging style throughout. Paige has written numerous books for Lonely Planet Kids, National Geographic Kids, Scholastic, Highlights, Smithsonian, What on Earth Books, and more The ultimate one-stop shop for mini-explorers to learn all about France - plus discover more amazing countries and cities in this series including Italy, Japan, London, New York City, Paris, Rome and Spain. Let the adventure begin!

Explore over 60 of the world's most amazing cities with this activity book for urban explorers. Fill in New York's famous skyline, design a Mexican wrestling mask, find the difference between Viennese dancing horses, and add your own mural to a Melbourne graffiti wall. Start your tour by decorating a totem pole in Vancouver, Canada, and then travel around the world before finding and drawing the world's fastest fish-the black marlin-found near Apia, the capital city of Samoa. With its colorful illustrations, photos and facts about each city, plus over 250 stickers, The Cities Activity Book plunges readers into a world full of amazing places and cultures. Activities include: Counting the number of windows on the White House in Washington DC Creating the famous Hollywood sign on the hills overlooking Los Angeles Striking up a conversation with a local in Jamaica Completing the colorful costumes of Carnival goers in Rio de Janeiro Spotting the difference between llamas in Cuzco Adding pirate ships and hoards of gold to Cartagena's old port Drawing a puffin from Iceland Filling in the famous sights along London's River Thames Joining the dots to complete the enormous Eiffel Tower in Paris Matching the aardvark to its yummy termite nest in Timbuktu Creating your own colorful matatu minibus in Nairobi Building the world's tallest skyscraper in Dubai Finding your way through the maze of Beijing's ancient Forbidden City Counting the commuters in Tokyo's super-busy metro system Completing the outfits of Maoris doing a traditional dance Other books in the series: The Travel Activity Book 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!

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.

Discover 12 gripping retellings of fascinating shipwrecks in this mind-blowing kids book packed with heroic escapes, daring rescues and oceanic adventure. Bursting with amazing illustrations, historic photography and interactive surprises: this is a must-buy book for curious minds fascinated by dramatic real-life events and the secrets of the sea. Did you know there are over three million shipwrecks lying beneath the world's seabeds? Unearth 12 legendary stories buried with each wreck and learn about the ship's original mission; the period it sailed in; the day it all went wrong; and the moment the ship was discovered at the bottom of the ocean. From the Mary Rose; the Queen Anne's Revenge; the HMS Terror;to the most famous of all, RMS Titanic- children will delight in unfolding the book's interactive pages that bring these historical stories to life. Inside Lost at Sea! Shipwrecks: - Over 12 dramatic retellings of shipwrecks throughout history and across the world - Stunning original artwork, maps, illustrations and photographyaccompany each story - Insightful details, unique facts and observations examine the ship's purpose, the period it was built, its original appearance, the day it sank and the moment it was found - Lift-the-flaps, open the gatefolds and other novelty elementskeep readers engaged and reveal extra imagery and information - Covers: ThePunic Ship (Mediterranean Sea, Italy); Roskilde 6 (Denmark);Mary Rose (English Channel, England); Vasa (Stockholm Harbour, Sweden); San José (Cartagena, Colombia);Queen Anne's Revenge (North Carolina, USA); HMS Erebus & HMS Terror (Canada); SS Yongala (Pacific Ocean, Queensland, Australia); RMS Titanic (North Atlantic); Endurance (Weddell Sea, Antarctica); USS Indianapolis(Philippine Sea) Lost at Sea! Shipwrecksis the ultimate gift for children - and grown ups - who are mesmerised by the ocean and the mysteries that lie beneath it. Written by Ben Hubbard and illustrated by Eoin Coveney, readers can dive into the riveting retellings of each shipwreck story and learn all there is to know about some of the world's most infamous vessels taken by the waves. 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!

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

Heartwarming children's stories await in this beautiful fully-illustrated book packed with magical writing about nighttime; from shooting stars to moonbows and animals going to sleep. Settle down for the evening with this cosy read for curious minds. Discover uplifting non-fiction stories about our amazing world at night with 5-minute realtalesabout the setting sun, nocturnal creatures, constellations, flowers that bloom under the moon and more. This is the perfect book for reading aloud with little ones or for older children to read on their own. Inside Good Night, Earth: 5 Minute Stories About Nature After Dark 25 warm and delightful short stories for children that invite them to discover our natural world during nighttime Includes a world map that shows the locations of the stories in the book Fully-illustrated throughout and beautifully presented as a hardcovermaking it the perfect gift Chapters categorise the stories into key themes: The Sun Sets; Getting Cosy; Wide Awake; Light's On!; Time to Grow; A Midnight Sky Featured nighttime tales:The Wandering Hippo; Dance of the Starlings; The Orangutan's New Nest; Home at Last; Life in the Shadows; Firefly Flashes, The Bay That Glows; The Rimu Tree's Rare Berries; A Sparkling Surprise; Into the Sea; A Magical Mist; and many more Written by Rose Davidson, a contributing editor for National Geographic Kids magazine and the author of multiple children's books Illustrated by Ester Gouw, a children's storytelling artist with a passion for illustrating folk tales, books about morals and legends, and stories that educate readers about culture and diversity Get to know our amazing world by night with these gorgeous stories for children that both educate and entertain. This is a must-have book for the little reader in your life.

Get talking with this fun and accessible guide to Italian, perfect for any young learner. Topics include greetings, discussing school, hobbies, pets, favourite foods, and many more. With a simple introduction to the language and easy-to-follow pronunciation guides, this book makes Italian as easy as uno, due, tre!

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!

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.

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.

Come on a round-the-world adventure as we explore 60 amazing places from across the globe! Packed with fascinating facts, this fully illustrated book introduces kids to some of the best places to visit on our planet. Continent by continent, they'll find out the top things to see and do: playing in Central Park, getting lost in the Amazon Jungle, climbing the Eiffel Tower, exploring the Great Wall of China, touring Sydney Harbour and much more. Fun, accessible text and lively artwork by Pippa Curnick, David Shepard and Mike Love bring each place vividly to life. Contents include: Playing in Central Park, New York (North America) Touring Mexico City during the Day of the Dead (North America) Exploring the Amazon Jungle in Brazil (South America) Climbing Machu Picchu in Peru's Andes (South America) Taking a boat trip down the Seine in Paris (Europe) Joining the crowds at Venice's carnival on a gondola cruise (Europe) Cruising the Nile to see the wonders of ancient Egypt (Africa) Going on Safari to see lions and elephants in Tanzania's Serengeti Plains (Africa) Negotiating the world's busiest road crossing in Tokyo, Japan (Asia) Wandering along the Great Wall of China (Asia) Touring Sydney Harbour (Australasia) Climbing the mountains of New Zealand's South Island (Australasia) And lots 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!

Lonely Planet Kids Explorer's Nature Journal [AU/UK]

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!

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

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.