Want to introduce your child to all of huge Russia without leaving home? This unusual travel book with 89 colorful infographic maps will take you from Kaliningrad to Kamchatka and reveal astonishing details: from stone giants and hot volcanoes to blooming lotuses and the world’s most northern desert. Created by an honored teacher of Russia and a laureate of the Russian Geographical Society, it will become a favorite atlas for children and adults—each spread reveals a new region with its signs, legends, and discoveries!
Do you know which state is considered the largest on the planet? Embark on an exciting journey through Russia together with this special book! 89 bright, detailed infographic maps will introduce you to all the regions of our vast country: from Kaliningrad to Kamchatka. You’ll discover incredible facts: where stone giants stand as tall as a 15-story building and hot springs beat at the foot of volcanoes; in which republic particularly tasty cheese is made and where the mountain bison lives; where you can see blooming lotuses and the world’s most northern desert. Each spread is a separate region with its main symbols, famous people, natural and cultural landmarks, important historical dates, and even local legends.
The book is designed for young explorers and their parents. The author—an honored teacher of Russia and a laureate of the Russian Geographical Society award, Igor Shidlovsky—tells about geography accurately and engagingly. And artist Anna Suvorova, a specialist in calligraphy and lettering, fills every page with expressive details and the atmosphere of a journey.