Maptastic!

Reimagine the World, One Map at a Time

Author DK
Hardcover
$29.99 US
On sale Sep 30, 2025 | 160 Pages | 9780593972090

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Change how you see our world with this book of mind-blowing and beautiful maps for children.

Curiosity meets cartography in this brilliant book of maps for children aged 9-12, showcasing different countries and habitats from around the world.

From the Roman Empire to medieval sea monsters to shipwrecks, Maptastic! showcases the craziest, most mind-blowing, and most spectacular maps you’ve ever seen. Children can explore ingenious and detailed maps that turn data into captivating visual stories.

This map book for kids offers:
  • A collection of diverse maps from all over the world that show children unique and fresh perspectives on each place.
  • Diagrams and annotations on each map to break down different concepts and topics.
  • An educational and entertaining book that sparks curiosity in geography, history, and data science.

Where do swallows go for winter? What’s under Antarctica’s ice? Where on Earth would you find the most money, the deadliest animals, the strangest place names, or the best place to see a tornado or a volcano?

Delve into the wonders of science with maps on geology, climate, astronomy, and nature, and find out how the world's worst maps led to some of the greatest discoveries of history. This map book is perfect for trivia lovers and map geeks of all ages.
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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Change how you see our world with this book of mind-blowing and beautiful maps for children.

Curiosity meets cartography in this brilliant book of maps for children aged 9-12, showcasing different countries and habitats from around the world.

From the Roman Empire to medieval sea monsters to shipwrecks, Maptastic! showcases the craziest, most mind-blowing, and most spectacular maps you’ve ever seen. Children can explore ingenious and detailed maps that turn data into captivating visual stories.

This map book for kids offers:
  • A collection of diverse maps from all over the world that show children unique and fresh perspectives on each place.
  • Diagrams and annotations on each map to break down different concepts and topics.
  • An educational and entertaining book that sparks curiosity in geography, history, and data science.

Where do swallows go for winter? What’s under Antarctica’s ice? Where on Earth would you find the most money, the deadliest animals, the strangest place names, or the best place to see a tornado or a volcano?

Delve into the wonders of science with maps on geology, climate, astronomy, and nature, and find out how the world's worst maps led to some of the greatest discoveries of history. This map book is perfect for trivia lovers and map geeks of all ages.

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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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