A whirlwind tour of the entire globe, this beautifully illustrated atlas is jam-packed with facts about every country in the world, perfect for readers 8+.

Where would you like to visit next? Take a tour of every single country in the world within the pages of The World Book. Featuring a special diecut globe cover, this book is packed with facts, stats and flags – explore different cultures and the best things to see, do and taste on this planet. Find out how to say 'good morning' in Maltese, the most popular dishes in Colombian cuisine, and where you can see over 60 species of hummingbird. Seek out the tallest mountain, the longest river, and everything in between.

"'The book is very accessible and punchy and I particularly liked its sense of equality and the way in which it is not dominated by the bigger nations ... The World Book is a triumph in how it neatly and simply explains the world'" - LoveReading4Kids

"'One of the best organised and interesting fact books I have ever come across'" - Toppsta

"'What a lovely book. I would recommend for everyone's bookshelf or coffee table'" - Toppsta

"'It is a fantastic resource for learning and would be useful for projects about the world'" - Read for Good