Lonely Planet kids

"In their own words, 84 kids from around the planet share their stories and photos. They'll introduce you to their families and their pets, their homes and their hobbies, their customs and celebrations. You'll get a . . . view of life on every continent"--Back cover.

"[Introduces] the flags of every country in the world, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, and tells you what their design, colors, and images represent, along with lots of other . . . facts"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations look at the journeys of over sixty explorers, including Jeanne Baret, Matthew Henson, Ferdinand Magellan, and more.

A collection of full-color photographs of animals, with details about their physical features and behavior.

Contains over 30 craft and design projects from around the world including Native American dreamcatchers, Hawaiian leis, Russian nesting dolls, and Maori pendants.

A guide to learning practical skills for intense situations, with tips and tricks on how to survive in the woods, mountains, deserts, and even in the city.

Celebrates how love is expressed by family and friends in different parts of the world, from lighting a lantern in China and making henna designs in India to writing a poem in the Netherlands and giving lunch boxes in Japan.

A look at a variety of monsters and ghosts from around the world, with information on location, characteristics, and how they can be beat.

An exploration of more than one hundred animals, with facts, photographs, and maps.

Presents an interactive display of the homes animals build. From nests on high tree branches to underground warrens, young readers are invited to lift flaps and fold out pages to explore the magnificent architecture of animals.