Maps Special Edition: Aleksandra Mizielinska - Daniel Mizielinski

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Da regalare ai piccoli e ai grandi viaggiatori, per vagabondare con la fantasia o decidere la meta delle prossime vacanze. This book, Maps, is a wonderfully illustrated depiction of counties and what the authors see as important and vibrant about them, including drawings of animals, people in native dress, famous buildings, flora/fauna, natural wonders, favorite foods. You don’t get a story, exactly, but you do meet kids from every country. y del hacia dónde nos gustaría ir. No es un atlas convencional, lleno de datos topográficos, se trata de un libro de conocimientos que recuerda a los antiguos atlas por el tipo de edición, cuidada y de calidad, y por ser un libro para quedarse encima de la mesa para consultarlo sin prisas.

A veces los viajes no los hacemos en tren, en barco o en avión, sino desde la tranquilidad de nuestro hogar. A] nonfiction visual feast… [G]loriously portrays the world’s profusion of creatures, mountains and man-made structures in chic, subdued shades of beige, mauve and eau de Nil. Cada continente y cada país es un resumen visual, histórico y cultural, de manera que nos explican cuáles son las aficiones de sus habitantes, los platos típicos, los edificios más representativos, las plantas más curiosas o los inventores que han hecho historia. Por ejemplo, tenemos la suerte de que Maps incluye el mapa de España, así que podemos ver cómo se destacan edificios representativos como la Catedral de Santiago o la Aljafería de Zaragoza, bebidas como el vino de la Rioja y artistas como Velázquez o Dalí. A] sumptuous illustrated children’s atlas that combines chic, muted colors with witty and informative drawings on heavy matte paper that whispers under the fingers. … The sort of book you can’t help touching, "Maps" is as likely to engross adults as it is 7- to 10-year-olds. … [I]t gives aesthetic pleasure all the way from the table of contents to the flags of the world at book’s end. Not exactly your library’s world atlas. These maps, illustrated in distinctive style by the authors, denote the culture and history of a place rather than its exact coordinates.Handsomely detailed illustrations include major industries, regional insects, birds, fish, and other animals, plants, crops and prepared food, and famous people. … This book supports and encourages geographic literacy.

Maps es un libro de regalo para curiosos grandes y pequeños que quieran mirar un atlas más allá del dónde estamosA] delight to explore, as the Mizielinskis fill their maps with tiny labeled images of local wildlife, cuisine, activities, and notable citizens… Compelling. At once a celebration of diversity and an investigation of the natural and cultural offerings that make each country unique, this expansive and impressive book of maps … is richly detailed with dozens of extraordinary drawings… Hours of fascinating perusal await. F]eatures playful line drawings of national and geographical attributes, including famous native folk (Freud, Kandinsky, Count Dracula). … [A]n entertaining and informative choice for budding geographers or Eurail travelers-to-be. There is no dearth of atlases for children, but Aleksandra and Daniel Mizielinski’s "Maps" is a standout. … [The authors’] enthusiasm and love for facts kids might want to know shine forth in charming little illustrations.