Maps of the United Kingdom

Description

Take a tour of the United Kingdom as you've never seen it before in this fully illustrated set of county maps. Travel through England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and meet the incredible people born there, learn about its proud history, and discover ancient castles, modern feats of engineering and natural highlights while you revel in the nation's curiosities, from the spectacular, to the quirky, to the downright strange! A fabulous introduction to Shakespeare's Sceptre Isle, for readers young and old.

RACHEL DIXON is a travel and features writer for The Guardian newspaper in the UK. She is currently working on Maps of the UK for Wide Eyed Editions.LIVI GOSLING Is a talented young illustrator who graduated from Falmouth University in 2012 and is now based in Hertfordshire, UK. She works primarily in inks and her colourful artwork focuses on travel, food and nature. One day, she dreams of being paid in cheese.

'fascinating' * New Statesman * 'Technically aimed at children, it contains lots of information and facts that adults won't mind learning. It's so well put together...' * The Guardian * Whether your child is a geography enthusiast, history buff or culture champion, this book is sure to please. [...] It's a beautiful hardback edition, which makes a wonderful gift. [...] Playfully illustrated and thoughtfully considered, Maps of the United Kingdom has struck the balance so well; it has so much to offer without being intimidating or dull. * The Independent *