Children’s Antarctica Wall Map by Collins (Illustrated by Steve Evans)
570 × 738 mm • Paper / Laminated / Laminated + Hang Rails / Canvas / Canvas + Hang Rails • Made in Australia
Invite young explorers (ages 4–8) to the icy ends of the Earth. This cheerful pictorial map of Antarctica blends clear, kid-friendly cartography with Steve Evans’ charming illustrations—perfect for sparking curiosity about wildlife, research life, and polar environments.
❄️ At a Glance
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Kid-friendly design: Big labels, clean layout, and colourful iconography.
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Engaging art: Penguins, seals, whales, birds, buildings, sports, foods, and emblems make the pole come alive.
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Confidence builder: A gentle first step into continents, oceans, and the idea of “regions.”
🗺️ What’s on the Map
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Antarctic setting: The continent, surrounding Southern Ocean, major capes & bays.
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Wildlife callouts: Penguins, seals, albatrosses and more—shown where they’re commonly found.
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Human presence: Stations, buildings, vessels and activity scenes to explain research life.
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Simple legend: Easy symbols so early readers can “decode” the map on their own.
🎓 Learning Outcomes (Ages 4–8)
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Geography basics: Continents, oceans, poles, compass orientation (“Which way is south?”).
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Science curiosity: Animals, habitats, weather, sea ice vs. land ice.
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Civic awareness: Why scientists study Antarctica and how nations cooperate there.
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Visual literacy: Matching icons to a legend; scanning, locating, and comparing places.
👩🏫 Easy Classroom & Home Activities
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I-Spy geography: “Find three penguin colonies” or “Point to the Southern Ocean.”
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Animal match-ups: Name the animal & habitat; talk food chains in simple terms.
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Journey lines (laminated): Trace ship/plane routes with whiteboard markers; wipe clean.
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Word hunts: Spot and read capitalised place names to build reading confidence.
🎒 Where It Belongs
Classrooms • Libraries • Homeschool rooms • Kids’ bedrooms • Playrooms • Waiting rooms • Gift for curious minds
🎨 Finishes & Display Options
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📄 Paper — FSC® 160 gsm Matte-Coated
Smooth, low-glare stock ideal for framing under glass. Printed with archival Hewlett-Packard pigment inks for excellent fade resistance. -
💧 Laminated — True Encapsulation
Printed on 120 gsm and sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate (edge-sealed). Wipe-clean, tear-resistant, classroom-ready; use non-permanent whiteboard markers and map dots. -
🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails — Ready to Hang
Natural lacquered timber rails (top & bottom) with a top hanging cord.
⏱️ Custom finish—please allow up to 10 working days for rail fitting. -
🖼️ Canvas — HP 395 gsm Professional Matte
Gallery-grade canvas with archival HP pigment inks for rich colour and fade resistance—a low-glare, tactile look. -
🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails
The same premium canvas, finished with natural timber rails + top hanging cord—ready to hang.
⏱️ Custom finish—please allow up to 10 working days for rail fitting.
Dry-erase markers are recommended only on laminated versions.
📐 Specifications
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Title: Children’s Antarctica Wall Map by Collins
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Illustrator: Steve Evans
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Size: 570 mm (W) × 738 mm (H)
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Audience: Ages 4–8
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Options: Paper • Laminated • Laminated + Hang Rails • Canvas • Canvas + Hang Rails
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Printing: Archival HP pigment inks (fade-resistant)
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Origin: Made in Australia
🤝 Our Commitment
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Local craftsmanship: Printed and finished in Australia for consistent quality and responsive support.
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Kid-ready durability: Tough finishes that stand up to classrooms and playrooms.
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Sustainable choices: FSC® papers and long-life pigment inks to reduce waste.
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Careful packing: Every map is hand-checked and securely boxed to arrive clean and display-ready.
Bring the wonders of Antarctica to your wall—choose your finish and make geography the coolest part of their day.
