Lonely Planet Kids

The third in Lonely Planet's award-winning Atlas series, following Dinosaur Atlas and Animal Atlas, Lonely Planet Kids Bug Atlas focuses on the magical miniature world of creepy crawlies. Continent by continent, we take a tour around the globe to uncover fascinating bugs, insects, scorpions, spiders and other icky things that live around, alongside - and often even on - us. Maps show where the critters live, while gatefolds and flaps open to reveal their wonderful, and sometimes very...

Ever wondered what life will be like 100 years from now? Based on the latest in scientific thinking, Future Worlds will tell you just that, covering everything from the forms of transport we will use, the jobs we will do to how and what we will eat. Welcome to the future... Packed full of incredible facts, written by Anna Claybourne and illustrated by Rob Ball, you’ll get the chance to truly imagine the world in which we will one day live. With full-page gatefolds and flaps to lift that reveal...

Blast off into the cosmos with the latest title in the popular ‘How Things Work’ series which includes How Cities Work, How Airports Work, How Trains Work and How Ships Work – books that reveal the inner workings of familiar places and vehicles. Featuring fantastic illustrations by James Gulliver Hancock, this title explores the ultimate vehicles: spaceships – how they do what they do, what they’re used for and their development through history. Spreads will look at how rockets blast off into...

Get ready for an incredible thrill-packed journey across the world with the second edition of Lonely Planet Kids’ best-selling title. Continent by continent, this exciting hardcover book takes children through every country on Earth. Did you know that: Canada is home to around 2 millions lakes? The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is so big that it can be seen from outer space? Or that Spain’s La Tomatina festival, where 110 tons of tomatoes are thrown every year, is the world’s biggest food...

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...

Discover the planet's weirdest wonders. The Lonely Planet experts have found 40 of the planet's most bizarre creepy crawlies, ocean beasts, places and predators - and ranked them in order of their strangeness! With jaw-dropping facts and amazing photos, combined with the 'strange-o-meter', kids will have hours of fun exploring the weirdness of the world.For Ages: 6 - 8 years old A peek inside this book's pages will reveal: A bug under the power of mind control A sea creature with eyes on the...

Who's the biggest smarty pants in your family? Find out with Brain Teasers On The Go, a selection of puzzles, challenges and games suitable for all members of the family. With 40 reusable wipe-clean cards and an erasable pen, this fun addition to Lonely Planet Kids is suitable for long car journeys, quick trips to the shops and everything in between. A must-pack addition on any family trip, it comes stored in a small and portable handy box, easily fits inside hand-luggage and can be deployed...

What animals will you encounter in the forest? How do you avoid a bear attack? Where do you find water in the desert? How do you build shelter on an island? This handy guide is packed with tips and tricks to survive in the wilderness, from gathering supplies, to reading a map and even escaping quicksand! Bear Grylls eat your heart out! With words from celebrated author Ben Hubbard and illustrations and infographics scattered throughout, this exciting and practical guide is a great...

What is the most popular pet in the world? Where is the hottest place on Earth? When was the first country formed? Learn these and dozens of other fascinating facts about the planet and its people with this dynamically-illustrated and informative guide, with 48 colourful pages packed to the brim with graphs and charts about the world in which we live. Topics covered in the book include: The Earth's distance from the sun Record-breaking weather Largest and smallest countries Awesome animals...

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. Accompanied by engaging text by Marzia Accatino, Laura Brenella's captivating illustrations take you on a voyage of discovery all over the globe. Guided by the centaur...

Bringing planet earth to life, this colourful and fun addition to Lonely Planet Kids takes you on a trip around the world that you'll never forget. Filled with continental and regional maps, lively text, an entry for every country on the planet, plus mind-blowing facts, and an emphasis on the species that live on our planet, this is an essential resource for young readers wanting to learn about the world. With 240 pages of illustrated maps, engaging infographics, mind-blowing photography and a...

From the otherworldly landscapes of the Atacama Desert to the thundering Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, journey to jaw-dropping habitats around the world and learn about the people and creatures that have adapted to living in such extreme environments. With mind-blowing facts to be amazed by, incredible photographs throughout and advice on protecting ecosystems for future generations, this book is a fantastic and entertaining read for children. From the world's highest sand dunes in Iran's...

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...

The latest in Lonely Planet's How... series takes to the waves to reveal the wonders of ships, boats and ferries and answers the questions of how they do what they do, what they're used for and how they have changed over time. Featuring fantastic artwork by celebrated illustrator James Gulliver Hancock, words by author Clive Gifford and loads of flaps to lift, this is the quintessential kids guide to all things ships! Raise anchor as you set sail through the ages, from wooden paddle boats and...

To infinity and beyond! This out-of-the-world adventure takes young explorers on a voyage of discovery across the universe. From the first satellites to the Moon landings, and from Mars rovers to the possible colonisation of other planets, this handy reference provides an overview of space exploration past, present and future. Packed with amazing photos and infographics throughout, author Ben Hubbard provides young readers aged nine and above with all the tools they need for space exploration....

Bringing planet earth to life, this colourful and fun addition to Lonely Planet Kids takes you on a trip around the world that you'll never forget. Filled with continental and regional maps, lively text, an entry for every country on the planet, plus mind-blowing facts, and an emphasis on the species that live on our planet, this is an essential resource for young readers wanting to learn about the world. With 240 pages of illustrated maps, engaging infographics, mind-blowing photography and a...

Open doors, peep through windows and discover how people live in different homes around the world. Explore city apartments, floating barges and jungle houses built on stilts. Step inside a Maasai mud hut, climb aboard a space station, and much more! Rebecca Green’s beautiful illustrations are filled with fun details, helping to bring these miniature worlds to life. With flaps to lift and facts to uncover on every page, A Place Called Home is a playful introduction to diverse dwellings around...

From ice artist and snake-venom collector to water-slide tester, panda nanny and professional mermaid, Lonely Planet reveals the most fun, surprising and fascinating jobs on planet Earth.  This fun and humorous book filled with facts, stats, and behind-the-scenes knowledge from experts, shows children just how different and exciting the world of work can be!Photographic with quirky illustrations throughoutFacts about each job and where it’s basedA selection of ‘a day in the life’...

Calling all archaeologists! A crate has arrived for you and it's packed with treasures from the ancient world! Can you assemble them and assign each to the right room in time for the museum's big opening? Among the treasures to display are an Egyptian sarcophagus, a Greek temple and a Chinese Terracotta Army. Fun, interactive and with lots of facts to discover, Lonely Planet Kids' Build Your Own History Museum is a hands-on way to learn about ancient people, cultures and traditions. It's...

Look around you -plastic is everywhere! It's in your shoes, pens, toothbrush, car, toys, TV, water bottles, food packaging... It's so popular that it's almost impossible to get through one day without using it. And it's creating major problems for our planet, wildlife and ourselves. With The Plastic Problem, you'll discover loads of brilliant and easy ways to cut plastic out of your life! By becoming a 'plastic patroller' instead of a plastic polluter, your actions will help protect our world,...

Take a walk on the weird side as Lonely Planet Kids reveals 100 of the world's strangest animals. From glass frogs and mole lizards to umbrella birds and fishing spiders, discover crazy creatures and rare species you've never heard of before from all corners of the globe! Meet the egg-eating snake and satanic leaf-tailed gecko from Africa; the chinstrap penguin and narwhal from the Arctic Circle; the Bornean bearded pig and snub-nosed monkey from Asia; the frilled dragon and superb...

Want to know which nation is ruled by a dentist-turned-dictator? Where to find taxis shaped like coconuts? And who watches competitive cockroach racing? Then this is the book for you! The Big World of Fun Facts from Lonely Planet Kids is a bumper book of amazing facts and stories from around the world. From countries, food and folklore to sports, flags, animals and more, this fun and fascinating adventure will boggle your mind. Themes to explore include: Nations of the worldNatureGovernment,...

Bold reader – open your mystical map and get ready to travel through time with 21 dazzling stories of daring and deceit, reward and punishment. Meet gods, goddesses and demigods, serpents, coyotes, talking fish and clever spiders, and cavort with sea nymphs, mystical women, terrifying beasts and volcano people – as you discover different tales of how the world began.  These powerful, fascinating myths and legends will transport you to every corner of the globe. You’ll journey from ancient...

Discover the secret lives of more than 30 extraordinary creatures that share our cities. From red foxes sneaking rides on London buses to leopards prowling the backstreets of Mumbai, this book explores the clever ways animals have adapted to the urban environment and explains how you can help protect our wild neighbours. Crammed with buildings, traffic and people, urban spaces are the last place you’d expect to see wildlife. But all kinds of animals live alongside us in the hidden corners of...

Explore the animal kingdom like never before with the Animal Atlas from Lonely Planet Kids. Unfold maps to reveal animals from every continent and lift the flaps to see their unique environments and habitats. Discover a world of animal facts, life-size photos and creature features – from a bear’s paw and a baby turtle to an anteater’s tongue and a goliath bird eater, the world’s heaviest spider. EEK! All drawn to scale so you can measure yourself against them. You’ll find animals...

All aboard! From the fastest to the longest, the oldest to the newest, through tunnels, across bridges and up mountainsides, take a fascinating ride through the world of trains in this brilliant new book from illustrator James Gulliver Hancock. In this follow-up to How Cities Work and How Airports Work, young readers travel through history and around the world to find out everything they ever wanted to know about trains. Unfold pages and lift flaps to reveal bustling stations, old steam...

Join travellers Cat and Bird as they explore the world in this fun search-and-find book. With every turn of the page, there’s a new busy city scene to discover – a colourful carnival in Rio, a funfair in Paris, a treasure-filled souk in Morocco. Our intrepid duo have spent all year planning their amazing trip: a city-hopping tour around the globe! They’ve packed their bags and are ready to go, but they need your help... In each city there are all kinds of things to spot, from tasty festival...

Take a journey into the unknown and discover the planet’s wildest and most wonderful sights. Paddle through the eerie glowworm caves of New Zealand, ride with the wild horses of the Namib desert, swing off the end of the world in Ecuador, and be amazed at hundreds more wonders you never knew existed! This travel companion for the incurably curious is your guide to finding the world’s most amazing secret places. So grab your compass and let’s get started as you explore the far corners of our...

Welcome to the amazing world of flags! Did you know that each flag is actually a picture that sends a message to everyone who sees it? In The Flag Book, Lonely Planet Kids introduces you to the flags of every country in the world, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, and tells you what their design, colours, and images represent, along with lots of other incredible facts. What’s the only country that doesn’t have a rectangular flag? Why does Hawaii’s state flag feature the UK’s Union Jack in one...

If you were asked to tell someone on the other side of the world about yourself, where would you start? Perhaps you'd mention your favourite hobbies, the pranks you play on your family, or what you want to be when you grow up. Would you include a selfie or a family photo? A cute snap of your puppy or that awesome shot of you playing your favourite sport? In this fascinating and fun collection, 84 children from incredibly diverse backgrounds share their stories and photos of what’s unique about...

Take a trip through 86 of the world's greatest cities. Each page is packed with facts on city living - from food and festivals to architecture and history. This stunning book gives kids a flavour of what it's like to grow up in each place featured. From food and festivals, to awesome architecture and amazing history. A mix of photography, beautiful illustrations and hand drawn maps bring each page to life. It's the perfect gift for curious kids everywhere.

We know travelling the world is really exciting, but sometimes children need a little more to keep them entertained. Lonely Planet has released some amazing books for kids and this Travel Activity Book is definitely one of them. With over 250 stickers and 80 pages of fun parents are sure to have a break from those two dreaded words - "I'm bored!". Enjoy your trip!

Discover, draw and make artefacts from different cultures around the world in this fun and creative activity book – from beautiful Native American dreamcatchers and colourful Hawaiian leis to traditional Russian nesting dolls and carved Maori pendants. Lonely Planet Kids’ Around the World Craft & Design Book contains a mix of exciting projects that can be made from common household items. Colourful illustrations, photos and fun facts introduce young artists to different cultures and encourage...

This fun and creative activity book introduces kids to some of the world’s most amazing and festive celebrations, helping to kick-start a love of travel and an understanding of the diversity and wonder of different cultures. With a mix of photos and images to colour in on each page, and lots of facts about history, geography and society, young readers will discover Diwali, Carnevale, Day of the Dead and more! This book features:• Splashes of colour bring detailed scenes to life• A mix of...

Following The Daredevil’s Guide to Dangerous Places, our intrepid adventurers Eddie and Junko explore our Solar System and beyond in their awesomely futuristic spaceship. Kids will touch down on Venus, take a selfie with a Martian rover, fly through Saturn’s rings and try to outrace a comet, before heading off into outer space to explore stars, supernovas and giant black holes. A humorous, educational adventure, with fascinating insights into our universe.This book features:• A humorous,...

Warning: you may want to cuddle this book! We’ve found the planet’s cutest animals and squeezed them inside this adorable title. From fluffy pandas and penguin chicks to pygmy possums and inquisitive quokkas, discover a mix of family favourites and lesser-known critters, all accompanied with fun facts and big, beautiful photos! Starting from North America, you’ll travel through all the continents of the world to meet 100 outrageously cute creatures. Say a big "hello" to the fennec fox from the...

Have you ever wanted to find fairies in the garden, meet a unicorn, ride a dragon or share a picnic with a mermaid? Just because you’ve never seen these magical creatures doesn’t mean they don’t exist! The Wild Things of stories and the imagination are everywhere, but they’re shy, secretive, sometimes camouflaged and only reveal themselves to true believers. This fantastical guidebook will help you track dragons, create fairy fashions, brew magic potions, build snow unicorns, discover trolls...

"Are we there yet?" Banish the boredom of long car journeys and big trips with Games on the Go, a fun and colourful mix of spotting games, drawing challenges, word searches, dingbats and more. A must-pack addition on any family trip, it fits easily inside hand luggage and can be deployed in seconds! Comes with 40 wipe-clean cards and a dry-erase pen, all stored in a small, handy box. Games include: Road trip bingoTurning fingerprints into colourful friendsAmazon rainforest-themed...

It's time for children to get creative with Lonely Planet Kids' Sticker World - Castle.From designing medieval costumes and adding ghosts to your spooky dungeons, this is your chance to build the ultimate castle. Design a coat of arms, entertain friends with enormous banquets and put on a jousting competition. Just add stickers, doodles and lots of colour to bring it all to life. As the castle owner, you'll have loads of fun activities to do, including: Creating a map so visitors can find...

It's time for children to get creative with Lonely Planet Kids' Sticker World - Airport. From designing your own passenger jet and checking in customers, to selling holiday hats and sunglasses, this is your chance to build the ultimate airport. Serve up your favourite food, fill in passports and transport weird and wonderful objects around the world in giant cargo planes! Just add stickers, doodles and lots of colour to bring everything to life. Inside, you can get involved in lots of...

Get ready for a walking tour like no other! This seriously streetwise guide is packed with themed trails, from history and skyscrapers to food, nature and spooky stuff, that reveal amazing facts and intriguing tales you won’t find on the tourist routes.In City Trails: Singapore, join Lonely Planet explorers Marco and Amelia as they hunt for more secrets, stories and surprises in another of the world’s great cities. You’ll discover a wobbly rainforest walkway, a rainbow-coloured school, racing...

Get ready for a walking tour like no other – all from the comfort of your sofa! This seriously streetwise guide is packed with themed trails, from food and festivals to music, art and sport, that reveal amazing facts and intriguing tales you won’t find on the tourist routes.In City Trails: Barcelona, join Lonely Planet explorers Marco and Amelia as they hunt for more secrets, stories and surprises in another of the world’s great cities. You’ll discover human pyramids, dancing eggs, a witch...

What can you do with a cardboard box? Plenty! No longer destined for the recycling bin, turn your spare scraps into amazing things, from a hot air balloon and space rocket to a Chinese dragon and Tiki totem pole!Welcome to a world of crafting, creativity… and cardboard! Lonely Planet’s Cardboard Box Creations will take you around the globe as you build 20 travel-themed objects, icons and famous landmarks. Including step-by-step instructions and a starter kit of cardboard sheets with cut-out...

It’s hard to believe that you could change the world, but it’s true! We’ll show you loads of awesome ways to help out family, friends, yourself and the planet – and show how you’re never too young to make a big difference. Includes random acts of kindness, craft projects, energy-saving ideas and much more.101 Small Ways to Change the World is a practical, fun and creative book to inspire you at home, school and in your local community and beyond! Remember, all big ideas start with just one...

Where does luggage go after check in? What happens in the control tower? How do planes actually fly? This interactive, lift-the-flap book takes you behind-the-scenes to uncover the hidden secrets of the airport – from a peek inside the cockpit to the hustle and bustle of departures.In this follow-up to How Cities Work, we explore the earliest airports through to today’s giant transport hubs and what airports could look like in the future. Packed with amazing facts and illustrations from James...

Hazard hunters Eddie and Junko are exploring some of the most extreme environments on Earth! But don’t worry, they have their dangermobile packed with gadgets to tackle everything they come across. Join them and discover the fires of erupting Stromboli, the world’s fastest winds on Mt. Washington, Brazil’s venomous snake island, and much more. In this fascinating round-the-world adventure, you’ll travel to 35 of the planet’s most dangerous natural places. With a mix of photos and...

It’s New York – but not as you know it. This unofficial guide helps LEGO® fans of all ages discover Central Park, the Chrysler Building, Brooklyn Bridge and 17 more landmarks recreated in amazing detail by top brick artists from around the world. Then make your own with 20 quick-build projects that include a hot dog cart, yellow taxi cab and subway train.For adults and children aged 8 and up, Brick City - New York is a fun and colourful introduction to the Big Apple, packed with secrets,...

Enter the weird and wonderful world of ocean beasts. Our animal experts have found 40 of the planet’s most bizarre species and ranked them in order of their oddness! With jaw-dropping facts and amazing photos, we reveal each sea creature’s seriously strange characteristics and the unusual ways they hunt, eat or defend themselves.More than 70% of our planet is covered in water and our oceans contain millions of living things. Inside World’s Strangest Ocean Beasts, kids will discover the biggest...