Books in Lonely Planet Kids series

From dinosaur paleontologist and snake-venom collector, to water-slide tester, Tower of London Ravenmaster, octopus keeper and panda nanny, discover the most fun, surprising and enjoyable jobs found on planet Earth - and see just how different and amazing the world of work can be. Find out how to be a: Motion capture actor, and bring to life monsters, animals, and more Snake venom collector, and collect poison from deadly serpents with your hands Wildlife photographer, and capture the world's most incredible creatures on film Professional magician, and tour the world inspiring mystery and wonder Costume designer, and bring famous movie and stage characters to life Sand sculptor, and spend your days creating amazing sandcastles out of sand and water London Dungeon actor, and scare people stupid through hundreds of years of history Wax sculptor, and recreate the world's most famous people for Madame Tussauds Video game designer, and create new and exciting virtual worlds to explore Hot air balloon pilot, and take to the skies like a giant bird Dinosaur paleontologist, and dig up huge prehistoric fossils all around the world Ostrich babysitter, and look after these feisty flightless birds Volcanologist, and study the Earth's lava-spewing secrets NASA astronaut, and explore everything from meteors to moons deep in space Sloth rehabilitator, and rescue, rehome, and release sloths in tropical Costa Rica And more jobs which we bet you haven't even imagined! About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

Brought to you by Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel guide and phrasebook publisher, this is a beautifully illustrated introduction to the Spanish language. Get the whole family prepared for and excited about an upcoming trip by learning 100 travel-relevant Spanish words – from food and transport, to animals and weather. Each double page features one word with a simple pronunciation guide paired with a bold, fun illustration to give the word context – and help make remembering the new vocabulary easy and fun! Each book is accompanied with a free audio pronunciation guide. Either scan the QR code on the back cover or visit our First Words website to discover a list of every word in the book. Then click on each word to hear it spoken clearly by a native child. Suitable for children ages 5-8.

Brought to you by Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel guide and phrasebook publisher, this is a beautifully illustrated introduction to the French language. Get the whole family prepared for and excited about an upcoming trip by learning 100 travel-relevant French words – from food and transport, to animals and weather. Each double page features one word with a simple pronunciation guide paired with a bold, fun illustration to give the word context – and help make remembering the new vocabulary easy and fun! Each book is accompanied with a free audio pronunciation guide. Either scan the QR code on the back cover or visit our First Words website to discover a list of every word in the book. Then click on each word to hear it spoken clearly by a native child. Suitable for children ages 5-8.

Unfolding Journeys - Following the Great WallUnfold the adventure of a lifetime as you travel along the Great Wall of China. This sensational fold-out frieze is more than six-feet long and can be removed and displayed.Get ready for an unforgettable journey across China. From the dusty desert of Gansu province to the rolling waves of the Yellow Sea, this amazing journey takes you past flaming mountains and ancient wonders. Watch out for mighty fortresses, giant pandas and the extraordinary Army of Terracotta Warriors. Along the way we'll discover breathtaking wonders of nature, visit modern China and see how the traditions and landscape of the Great Wall are changing, explore fascinating ancient Chinese monuments, treasures and legends, encounter some of the amazing creatures living near the Great Wall, and lots more! With stunning illustrated detail on one side and engaging facts on the other - get ready for a truly unforgettable journey!Part of our Unfolding Journeys series. Also available: Unfolding Journeys: Rocky Mountain Explorer, Unfolding Journeys: Amazon Adventure, Unfolding Journeys: Secrets of the Nile. Collect them all!About Lonely Planet Kids: From the world's leading travel publisher comes Lonely Planet Kids, a children's imprint that brings the world to life for young explorers everywhere. With a range of beautiful books for children aged 5-12, we're kickstarting the travel bug and showing kids just how amazing our planet can be.From bright and bold sticker activity books, to beautiful gift titles bursting at the seams with amazing facts, we aim to inspire and delight curious kids, showing them the rich diversity of people, places and cultures that surrounds us. We pledge to share our enthusiasm and love of the world, our sense of humour and continual fascination for what it is that makes the world we live in the diverse and magnificent place it is.It's going to be a big adventure - come explore

Measuring your height has never been so much fun! This fun pull-out height chart is more than two metres (6.5 feet) tall, and covered with the tallest, smallest, weirdest and wackiest things to size yourself up to. Are you taller than the world's biggest bunny? Could your baby sister fit inside a giant cucumber? How does Dad match up to the biggest recorded king cobra snake? The chart features illustrations of and facts about awesome animals, freaky food and all sorts of other cool stuff. My Family Height Chart is perforated for easy removal so you can display it proudly on your wall. Includes stickers to add to the chart to see how you've grown. Give yourself a trophy or a rosette sticker when you reach a personal milestone. And make sure the rest of the family gets involved too. With over 80 colourful stickers, there are enough for everyone! How will you measure up? Are you? Taller than a lemur tail? Smaller than a giant snail? Bigger than a rearing snake? Tinier than a huge cupcake? Part of our Family Activity Range. Also available: Boredom Buster, My Travel Journal, My Family Travel Map, Backyard Explorer, Round-the-World Quiz Book. Collect them all! About Lonely Planet Kids: From the world's leading travel publisher comes Lonely Planet Kids, a children's imprint that brings the world to life for young explorers everywhere. With a range of beautiful books for children aged 5-12, we're kickstarting the travel bug and showing kids just how amazing our planet can be. From bright and bold sticker activity books, to beautiful gift titles bursting at the seams with amazing facts, we aim to inspire and delight curious kids, showing them the rich diversity of people, places and cultures that surrounds us. We pledge to share our enthusiasm and love of the world, our sense of humour and continual fascination for what it is that makes the world we live in the diverse and magnificent place it is. It's going to be a big adventure - come explore!

Amazing facts, pull-outs and life-size fossilsTravel back in time 150 million years. Gatefolds open to reveal lost prehistoric lands and the dinosaurs that once roamed them. Kids can uncover the latest dinosaur discoveries and read fascinating stories about how these ancient creatures lived – and who dug them up. Lifting the flaps unearths photos of life-size fossils and kids can measure themselves against enormous bones, teeth and claws! Featuring stylish and iconic illustrations by James Gilleard.

It’s Paris – but not as you know it. This unofficial guide helps LEGO fans of all ages discover the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Centre Pompidou and 17 more landmarks recreated in amazing detail by top brick artists from around the world. Then make your own with 20 quick-build projects that include Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur and a Tour de France cyclist. For adults and children aged 8 and up, Brick City - Paris is a fun and colourful introduction to the French capital, packed with secrets, stories and insights that bring the City of Light to life in an exciting and brick-tastic way. Model reconstructions include: L’Aquarium de Paris Pont Neuf bridge Mona Lisa Street artists of Montmartre Fashion show Bottle of champagne Buildable projects include: Montmartre lamp post with performer Espresso machine Metro station entrance Croissant Bells of Notre Dame Paint palette with brush Also available: Brick City - London, Brick City - New York About Lonely Planet Kids: Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids – an imprint of the world’s leading travel authority – published its first book in 2011. Our global team of experts combine astonishing facts, engaging visuals and just the right touch of fun to create books that ignite curiosity about topics including culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to enc

A journey through the world's greatest citiesSister title to 2015's The Travel Book, this beautiful gift title takes readers on a roller coaster ride through more than 80 of the greatest cities in the world. Every page is packed with facts on city living – from food and festivals to awesome architecture and mind-blowing history. A mix of beautiful illustrations, quirky hand drawn maps and stunning illustration brings each page to life.

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher* Pack your passport and travel to the busiest places on the planet to sightsee amongst iconic buildings and streets. Jet off to bustling airports, marvellous markets, chic cafes and much more. From London's Heathrow Airport to Times Square in New York City, there's a lot to see and do. Aimed at readers aged 5 and up, this fun series lets kids lift the flap on scenes from around the world to see what's happening inside. Over 40 sturdy, easy to lift flaps, as well as search-and-find activities, will keep young readers coming back again and again! Authors: Lonely Planet About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places where they travel. TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *#1 in the world market share - source: Nielsen Bookscan. Australia, UK and USA. March 2012-January 2013