This book of stunning maps is packed with fascinating facts, wonderful wildlife, and extraordinary stories that young readers will love getting lost inDiscover the history of humankind from a new perspective. This fascinating first snapshot of the world's past, present, and future presents the world through the lens of latitude. Traveling north to south, kids will explore how great ideas spread around the globe from the earliest civilizations through to the industrial revolution, how climate has impacted people from the equator to the poles, and how wildlife has adapted.Featuring ten detailed maps, including: The Arctic Circle Northern LightsPioneers of CultureTrade and TravelTropic of CancerEquatorTropic of CapricornOceans and DesertsFire and IceThe Antarctic Circle
