Children’s South America Wall Map by Collins (Illustrated by Steve Evans)

492 × 760 mm • Paper / Laminated / Laminated + Hang Rails / Canvas / Canvas + Hang Rails • Made in Australia

Turn curiosity into discovery. This bright, pictorial map lets young explorers (ages 4–8) meet the countries and capitals of South America—brought to life with friendly illustrations of wildlife, foods, landmarks, sports, and traditions.

🌎 What Kids Learn

• 🗺️ Countries & capitals clearly labelled for easy reference

• 🐆 Icon spotting: llamas, jaguars, toucans, penguins, capybaras & more

• 🏛️ Culture cues: flags, foods, festivals, and famous places

• 🧭 Map skills: compass, legend, direction words, scale awareness

• 🧠 Memory & vocab: talk, point, quiz—perfect for guided learning

• 🤝 Global awareness: similarities/differences across regions

🧩 What’s on the Map

• Clean, uncluttered base with bold, child-readable type

• Colour-coded country areas with capital stars

• Pictorial icons for nature, culture, and sport

• Simple legend & compass rose sized for little learners

🎨 Finishes & Display Options

• 📄 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 • Moisture-safe — use non-permanent whiteboard markers and map dots.

• 🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails — Ready to Hang
  Natural lacquered timber rails (top & bottom) + top hanging cord for a polished, frame-free display.
  ⏱️ Custom finish—please allow up to 10 working days for rail fitting.

• 🖼️ Canvas — HP 395 gsm Professional Matte
  Gallery-grade canvas + archival HP pigment inks for rich detail and long-term fade resistance.

• 🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails
  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

🧑🏫 Teaching Ideas (quick wins)

• Find & Match: Name a country; kids point to its capital star and an icon nearby.

• Animal Trails: Trace where jaguars, llamas, or penguins live; discuss habitats.

• Culture Quiz: Spot a food or festival icon and share a fun fact or story.

• Directions Game: “From Lima, go south to find a penguin—what country is it?”

🏠 Where It Fits

Classrooms • Libraries • Playrooms • Homeschool walls • After-school programs • Gift for young geographers

🧽 Care

• Laminated: Use non-permanent whiteboard markers; wipe with a dry microfiber cloth (lightly damp if needed).

• Paper: Frame under glass for longevity.

• Canvas: Dust gently; avoid liquids and prolonged direct sunlight.

🤝 Our Commitment

• Local craftsmanship: Printed and finished in Australia.

• Sustainable materials: FSC® papers + long-life HP pigment inks to reduce waste.

• Kid-ready clarity: Legends, colours, and label hierarchies tuned for wall readability.

• Packed with care: Hand-checked and securely boxed to arrive clean and display-ready.

Bring South America to their wall—bright, friendly, and endlessly explorable.
Choose your finish and make geography their new favourite subject.