DK First Atlas: A First Reference Guide to the Countries of the World

It's a typical DK book - incredibly high quality photographs and thought provoking info. Most importantly they didn't just fill it up with "something"; they truly did put in the most interesting, famous, important things about most countries, as far as I can tell. The only "error" I found was that a few of the US state capitals weren't printed. The book's publisher is British, while the coloring was done in Singapore, the publishing in NYC, and the printing and bounding in Slovakia -- i.e. it truly seems they didn't spare an expense for an incredible book - from our world, about our world. I am an adult and it makes me feel excited, privileged, and grateful that I am a part of the incredible world they present. Wish I had this as a kid so I recommend it for every 7-12+ year old. (I can't see/read a single thing that makes it "from a UK point of view" - these 4 countries actually get MUCH less space than USA and others)

We actually purchased this atlas twice in the past 5 years. Its so helpful to have a kid friendly atlas on-hand when you're reading or talking about different places with a child. Mine loves this book! He starts out looking up one thing and then continues to drift through the book finding out all sorts of other information. He especially loves the index of world flags. We bought him a more "grown-up" atlas last Christmas and passed this one onto his cousin. He missed the first atlas so much we had to order it again!

Bought this for our 2nd grader and it was the perfect started atlas for her social studies classes. Homeschooling made easier!

My 5 year old really enjoys looking through and talking about this Atlas. It's pretty good; the pictures spark great conversations. My main complaint is that it's very Europe centric; very little about Africa or South America in particular; they each get the same coverage as France, and they're massive continents!

You won't find a better atlas for young children that can be used in so many ways to learn about the world and all its parts. What you see during the LOOK INSIDE! is what you see for every continent. Great for geography, and greater still for understanding the world and the people who live in different places and how they live there.

Bought this for my 5yo son who is endlessly curious about the world around him. This is a beautiful book that he is happy to sit and read for long chunks of time. Pictures are interesting enough that he can look by himself, and then we can read over the details and teach him ourselves as well. Really enjoy this series, have several already. Love DK. Would recommend highly.

I would have to say it is very high quality and I am sure the kids will love it. Their mother requested it for Christmas as she home schools our grandchildren. It is colorful and has interesting facts about many places without being overwhelming or boring. I cannot give an opinion from the kids (ages 6 and 8) yet since it is not Christmas, but I think they are going to think it makes learning more fun.

Excellent atlas - this was a gift for my 5 year old nephew and he loved it. Bright, vibrant, and eye catching. Anything that draws their attention away from the screens is well worth it in my book!