Atlases and maps for children and teens
Maps, mapping and atlases for children and teens, including nonfiction titles by Vivian French, Collins Maps, Emily Hawkins, Thiago de Moraes, Lonely Planet, Joshua Foer, Tim Marshall and Dorling Kindersley.
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Dylan Thuras is an American author and co-founder of Atlas Obscura, a collaborative project and online magazine that catalogues unusual and obscure travel destinations around the world. Thuras has a background in writing and storytelling, with a particular interest in the curious and lesser-known aspects of the world.
He is the co-author of Atlas Obscura: An Explorer’s Guide to the World’s Hidden Wonders, first published by Workman Publishing in 2016. This book presents a collection of unusual places, events, and phenomena, aiming to inspire curiosity and exploration. Thuras has also co-authored The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid, published by Workman Publishing in 2018. This title is aimed at younger readers and introduces them to extraordinary locations and stories from around the globe.
Thuras’s work with Atlas Obscura has contributed to a broader interest in travel, geography, and the wonders of the world, particularly among children and young adults. His publications are used as resources for educators and families seeking to encourage curiosity and discovery.
In 2018, The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid was published by Workman Publishing.
Maps, mapping and atlases for children and teens, including nonfiction titles by Vivian French, Collins Maps, Emily Hawkins, Thiago de Moraes, Lonely Planet, Joshua Foer, Tim Marshall and Dorling Kindersley.
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