Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Weird and wonderful facts about our extraordinary world--like all the wind patterns on the planet or each country's national dish or the most bizarre rock formations on each continent--are shown visually on world maps, making them easier to understand and amazing to behold. Geography, history, STEM concepts, sociology, reading, technology, and more come together in this exciting and educational atlas that presents the world's weirdest facts visually on maps. See hidden underground waterways and ancient patterns carved in desert sand. Learn how 29,000 rubber duckies helped scientists trace ocean currents after a shipwreck. See where lightning strikes the most on Earth, and where it never strikes at all. See maps from previous centuries to understand how people perceive the planet thousands of years ago. Planet Earth will never seem the same again.
Synopsis
Do you know it can rain animals, including spiders and alligators, in some parts of the world? Have you ever seen a UFO in the sky? Do you want to be a professional sleeper? Enter the world of everything mysterious with What's Weird on Earth. With a 3D map on every spread, this book illustrates fascinating facts from all around the world - from the wackiest sports to glow-in-the-dark animals.
Study maps that are resized to show the countries in proportion to their population density or popularity as a holiday destination. Find out where you will turn up if you drill a hole through Earth. Explore different foods that could prove deadly, and learn about the strangest laws of the land. The reference section is also packed with eye-catching infographics to satiate your need for even more fascinating facts.
Crammed with stunning visuals and fascinating facts, this book presents the strange side of our planet as you've never seen it before.