Prisoners of Geography : Our World Explained in 12 Simple Maps (Illustrated Young Readers Edition)
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Hardback English
By (author) Tim Marshall , Illustrated by Grace Easton , Illustrated by Jessica Smith


Description
The secret world history written in the mountains, rivers, and seas that shape every countrys politics, economy, and international relations--and our own lives--is revealed in this illustrated young readers edition of Prisoners of Geography, the million-copy international bestseller.

History is a story--and its impossible to tell the whole tale without understanding the setting. In this eye-opening illustrated edition of the international bestseller Prisoners of Geography, youll learn to spot connections between geography and world affairs in ways you never noticed before.
How did the USs rivers help it become a superpower?Why are harsh, cold and swampy Siberia and the Russian Far East two of that countrys most prized regions?How come Japan prefers to trade along the coasts instead of across its land?What do the Himalayas have to do with war?
With colorful maps that capture every continent and region, plus hundreds of illustrations that illuminate how our surroundings shape us, this one-of-a-kind atlas will inspire curious minds of all ages!


Product details

Format Hardback | 80 pages
Dimensions 244 x 307 x 13mm | 726g
Publication date 30 Nov 2021
Publisher EXPERIMENT
Language English
Edition Abridged
Edition Statement Young Readers ed.
Illustrations note Illustrations, unspecified
ISBN10 1615198474
ISBN13 9781615198474
Bestsellers rank 247,264