This is an introduction to the world for young children featuring Harry and Ralph, a young boy and his dog as they journey around the world in a hot-air balloon. On the way they come across all sorts of things, from weather balloons to polar bears and the geographic principles which shape our environment. Children learn how to use maps and globes to find out about the local area and beyond. They find out about the North and South Poles, the Equator, oceans, deserts, continents and countries. They also find out how the globe can be represented as a map.

 

This book is part of a book series called Roundabouts .

There are 29 pages in this book. This book was published 2000 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC .

As well as being a widely published author, Kate Petty worked in publishing for many years. She died in 2007. Jakki Wood studied graphic design at Wolverhampton Polytechnic. She has written and illustrated many children's books for Frances Lincoln, including Animal Parade, Number Parade, Fiddle-i-fee, Animal Hullabaloo, Bumper to Bumper, The Deep Blue Sea and March of the Dinosaurs. Jakki Wood has written and illustrated many books for children, particularly known for her depiction of animals. She lives in East Anglia.