Topic: Geography

'40 Maps That Will Change How You See the World' is a collection of historic and contemporary maps and the insights they reveal about geography, geopolitics, art, history, science and society.

These 50 fact-packed illustrated maps showcase cultural and natural highlights from around the world - it's an armchair traveller's journey of a lifetime!

Do you know how many football pitches would fit into Europe? Or which country has the most newspaper readers? What is a megacity and which is the biggest one in the world? And how many wildebeest migrate thousands of kilometres every year across African's plains? 'The Big Countdown' looks at popu...

Do you know how many football pitches would fit into Europe? Or which country has the most newspaper readers? What is a megacity and which is the biggest one in the world? And how many wildebeest migrate thousands of kilometres every year across African's plains? 'The Big Countdown' looks at popu...

Wes Anderson's beloved films announce themselves through a singular aesthetic - one that seems too vivid, unique, and meticulously constructed to possibly be real. Not so - in 'Accidentally Wes Anderson,' Wally Koval collects the world's most Anderson-like sites in all their faded grandeur and po...

Using large photographs and simple text, the books in this series introduce the landscapes, weather and climate, and the everyday lives of people of various countries. Included are facts and figures plus a language page with translations of common words.

Uncover the unique features of Africa, from the wide variety of habitats and landscapes to the cultures of the peoples that inhabit the continent. Explore Serengeti National Park, the watery landscapes of the Okavango Delta, the Congo Rainforest and more in this informative celebration of Earth's...

Discover some of Earth's most spectacular places on the continent of Africa! Uncover the unique features of Africa, from the wide variety of habitats and landscapes to the cultures of the peoples that inhabit the continent. Explore Serengeti National Park, the watery landscapes of the Okavango De...

Featured in the pages of The Age of Kali are flashy Bombay drinks parties and violent village blood feuds as well as a group of vegetarian terrorists intent on destroying India's first Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet.

Experience 60 of the world's greatest and most unforgettable train journeys, from classic long-distance trips like Western Canada's Rocky Mountaineer and Darwin to Adelaide's The Ghan, to little-known gems on regular commuting lines. We've always had a soft spot for trains. We know the moment a t...

With 160 pages of illustrated maps, engaging infographics, mind-blowing photography and a large dose of humour, this is the atlas that shows kids what the world is really like. Touching on popular culture, sports and school life, this will bring the world to life for kids aged 8 and up.

This series takes us on a journey along six of the world's great rivers. The aim is to relate the rivers as they are today to their geographical contexts, their economic significance, their historical development and their cultural importance.

Following in the footsteps of great explorers such as Lawrence of Arabia and Wilfred Thesiger, Arabia is Levison Wood's account of his most complex expedition yet: circumnavigating the Arabian Peninsula. Travelling through some of the harshest and most beautiful environments on Earth, he seeks to...

Calling culture lovers: sample music, films and books from 120 countries without leaving your armchair. Perfect preparation for travellers or simply a satisfying journey into the unknown, this book lists the five most interesting books and movies from each country, plus its top ten tunes. Be intr...

'Around the Coast in 80 Days' is an indispensable guide to the very best of Britain's diverse coastline. Whether you have just an afternoon, a whole day, a free weekend, or a whole week to explore our wonderful country, this book will guide you to the 80 most interesting, fun and picturesque seas...

Set off on a round the world adventure with this fun search and find fact book. From the beaches of Rio to the parks of Tokyo, the busy streets of Paris to the wonders of Cairo they are sure to keep young readers entertained. Explore it! Discover amazing facts all about the things spotted. Did yo...

Did you know that 15,000 paintbrushes and 60 tonnes of paint are needed to repaint the Eiffel Tower in Paris? Or that to get enough nutrients, giant pandas have to eat an astounding 12-38 kilograms of bamboo every day? Travel on a fascinating voyage of discovery through all the continents of the ...

Explore the world with this fiendishly clever book. The mazes look simple, but you'll need to open and close the flaps to find the right route! Along the way you'll spot all kinds of landmarks and animals and discover some fascinating facts.

With lessons from 100 countries, this is Levison Wood's most personal story yet, as he shares his ten most valuable rules to live life by, learned from fifteen years travelling through one hundred countries.

Discover some of Earth's most spectacular places on the continent of Asia! Uncover the unique features of Asia, from the wide variety of habitats and landscapes to the cultures of the peoples that inhabit the continent. Explore the heights of the Himalayas and the depths of Lake Baikal, the cold ...