This is an absolutely stunning book packed with fascinating information - a brilliant buy for anyone who wants to find out more about the book. I poured over the double page spreads, each one focusing on a different country, learning about landmarks, customs and facts about the country. The range of information included was breathtaking and the selection of countries really thoughtful, from some well known places to some that you hear much less about. I will be buying this book as a gift for lots of children (and adults!)

Such a great book!

Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publishers for letting me access an advance copy of this book in exchange for my review.

Thank you to NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group – Wide Eyed Editions and the author for the ARC of this book.

I need more! These maps are so beautiful and totally chocked full of information. I would love a part of 2 of 50 More Maps of the World, as there are so many countries to learn about. I think this is a fun book for kids to look through or visual-oriented adults like myself to flip through from the coffee table. Now, I've not delved into the accuracy of the maps themselves, but did thoroughly enjoy them. Some readers have mentioned having more diversity, which could maybe be attained by having a Part 2 of more countries. This book does inspire me to learn more about other countries and cultures and strengthen my resolve to visit more!

Learning about different countries, cultures, and traditions has long been an interest of mine. This book has become a valuable resource as I strive to learn more about the world that we live in. The illustrations are eye catching and make you want to delve into the information on the pages. I appreciated the combination of different places to visit and things to explore, and plan to reference this book when planning my "to see" list on future travels.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. A great j non-fiction book about maps of the world. It is great for kids who want a better globe view of the world, and also great for traveling.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC of this book. 4/5 stars.

Technically, I've been reading this a few pages at a time for over a month now...I just didn't add it to my Goodreads...whoops. Anyways, I picked this up on NetGalley because it was a "Read Now" instead of a request...and I like maps. I loved the art style and the bite-sized digestible information. I do wonder how big the final book will be, because I struggled reading some of the font...even zoomed in on my iPad.

Overall though, this is a nice mix of interesting touristy places and historical places...and it also touches on some rougher parts of history.

Book Review: 50 Maps of the World by Ben Handicott, Kalya Ryan, Sol Linero (Visual Art)

Rating: 3 stars

"50 Maps of the World" is a delightful journey through various countries, offering young readers a glimpse into the diverse cultures and landscapes that shape our world. The book is an excellent resource for budding explorers and geography enthusiasts, providing quick-fire facts and deeper insights into each nation.

The book's presentation of natural wonders, bustling cities, and cultural icons is commendable, offering a rich tapestry of information for curious minds. However, the visual aspect of the book falls short, with small text that may be challenging for some readers. Additionally, the grouping of certain countries like Denmark, Sweden, Norway under "Scandinavia" and Australia & New Zealand together may leave readers wanting more detailed information on these regions.

Despite these shortcomings, "50 Maps of the World" serves as an engaging introduction to the world's diversity and is sure to spark the curiosity of young explorers. While some countries may not receive as much individual attention as others, the book provides a broad overview that can inspire further exploration and learning.

In conclusion, this book offers a valuable resource for children eager to learn about different countries and cultures worldwide. With its wealth of information and engaging content, "50 Maps of the World" is a worthwhile addition to any young adventurer's bookshelf.

⚠️This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary⚠️

A beautifully illustrated book, covering 60 countries. I loved the mix of fact and history which made this book so compelling. There was lots to learn is small bite-sized snippets of information.

I think this is a book which is worthy of a place on anyone's shelf and is a book which children will revisit time and time again.

This is a lovely book full of interesting facts, people of note, moments to remember and more from 50 different countries around the world. Each page is jam packed with colourful illustrations showing locations of landmarks, key facts about the country and its capital.
The full page spread for each country makes it easy for children to access and learn with ease.

Beautiful illustrations.
I love maps and I loved how this one was done - colorful, informative and pretty - definitely nothing like what I read in school!
A nice way to introduce a young person to the world.

i love maps! who doesn't love maps! esp ones with fun facts and lots of colours. would recommend for every age

Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for this book to review. The illustrations and information inside this book are incredible. Smaller tidbits that are easy to digest, and not get too overwhelmed by. Great for all ages. I would purchase a physical copy to have on my shelves.

My son and I absolutely loved this book. Such great detail on different countries with pictures and blurbs to include history, culture, and more. This is a must have!

I wanted to like this, and on a surface level it's a beautiful book with lots of kid-digestible info boxes

BUT, I'm incredibly uncomfy with the info that it either glosses over or just omits. Several other reviewers have noted the same, and most of the things glossed over are either highly charged political things or uncomfy history

So I'm afraid I can't really recommend this book, and if it were given to an imaginary child of mine, I'd be going through with post-it notes!

I received an advance copy for free from NetGalley, on the expectation that I would provide an honest review.

A visually interesting collection of world maps. It contains a wealth of information, sometimes too much. I liked all the wide variety of information but was mostly attracted to the small tidbits. The paragraphs were not needed.

I have always been fascinated with maps and learning about other countries and places in our world. This book was amazing. There are 50 maps of a variety of countries. The illustrations are so colorful. I loved that the text and information is so easy to understand and follow. Each country has a map, timeline of history, and information about the people and more. This book is so detailed that those who can’t travel the world will feel like they have while staying at home while snuggled with their book. We received this as an ARC but we will be buying it to add to our home shelf. It is perfect to share as a family and to discover our world. We even have a few favorites already; Egypt, Brazil, Australia and Ireland. This book is great to use in classrooms as well, the possibilities are endless. Enjoy your adventure.

If you have a child that loves to learn and explore other places, this is the book for them! Your fun fact loving elementary schooler will gain tons of knowledge through these amazing maps!

50 Maps of the World is an illustrated guide to a selection of countries around the globe, but this is not a book I would purchase for my family as I found it inaccurate, chaotic, and unclear. Each two-page spread features one country... or a few together, and this is where it gets muddled. The United Kingdom and Ireland are combined on one page, but their differences, including political lines, are not clearly demarcated. Scandinavia is lumped together as one entity. "Korea" is labeled as one entity (WTF!?). These visual and verbal inaccuracies aside, I think the pages are too cluttered to be useful. There are a lot of options for maps and atlases, and I will look elsewhere.

Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group – Wide Eyed Editions for gifting me with an ARC to review. All opinions are my own.

5/5 Stars!

Such a great recourse for fast facts on different countries around the world!

Love all the illustrations and fast facts. A lot of research clearly went into this book with the amount of detail presented about each country. There is a nice span of countries represented across the globe not only specific to any one specific continent or region. Very well done!

Thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Each map contains great information, including important historical dates, famous people, facts, and the country's symbols. It is well illustrated, making each page informed but not overly cluttered. It is a great overview of the world, even though it doesn't cover every country.