Countries of the World Curriculum Kit

Countries of the World - Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this beautiful children’s book takes you on an exciting round-the-globe tour, with a stopover in every nation on every continent!

Did you know that Cuba’s national sport is baseball, one of the most popular sports in the US? And that kids in both Japan and Chile have earthquake drills on their school schedule? Find out about
anything from the spookily vibrant Day of the Dead parade in Mexico and the beautiful springtime cherry blossom displays of Japan, to blueberry-picking in Sweden and India’s space program. Discover the countries of the world – explore their geography, wildlife, traditions, and arts, in this picture-packed children’s book.

Every country's profile is full of photos, and each nation has a full-color map detailing its main cities, landscape features, and borders, and exactly where in the world they are, in this engaging encyclopedia for children aged 9-12.

Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:

- Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings and illustrations on every page
- A highly visual approach to learning
- An ideal combination of colorful diagrams with infographic text boxes
- In association with The Smithsonian Institution

This captivating kids encyclopedia tackles our weird and wonderful world continent by content, with informative profiles for each of the 196 nations of the world and striking illustrations, photographs and diagrams featured throughout provide an optimum visual learning experience for both children and teens alike, accompanied by an array of fun facts from around the globe!

This world encyclopedia includes at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, making this engaging encyclopedia for kids an ideal combination of colorful diagrams and infographic text boxes with easy-to-read accessible text for readers aged 9-12, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children’s encyclopedia a beautiful and educational reference that can be used for years of geography lessons.

Ticket to Ride Europe - Embark on a Grand Tour of Europe! The rails stretch ahead, carrying you from the craggy hillsides of Edinburgh to the sun-drenched docks of Constantinople. In Ticket to Ride Europe, you’ll travel through the great cities of turn-of-the-century Europe. More than just a new map, this version introduces new gameplay elements including Tunnels, Ferries, and Train Stations that add layers of strategy to the beloved original. Why You’ll Love Your Journey: Interested in Strategy? If you want a game that balances simple rules with deep tactical depth, Ticket to Ride Europe is a must-have for your collection. 

• TACTICAL TRAIN ADVENTURE: Ticket to Ride Europe is a standalone board game used for connecting iconic cities. This strategy game is used for developing network planning and spatial skills through engaging route-collection mechanics.
• STRATEGIC CHALLENGES: Used to stimulate tactical thinking, players navigate tunnels and ferries. It provides a satisfying puzzle used to exercise decision-making and visual perception in a competitive, fun environment.
• PREMIUM COMPONENTS: Capable of supporting 2-5 players, it's used with a detailed map, 225 plastic trains, 15 stations, 110 train cards, 46 tickets, and 5 scoring markers for a high-quality, tactile experience.