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

• Kid-friendly design: Big labels, clean layout, and colourful iconography.

• Engaging art: Penguins, seals, whales, birds, buildings, sports, foods, and emblems make the pole come alive.

• Confidence builder: A gentle first step into continents, oceans, and the idea of “regions.”

🗺️ What’s on the Map

• Antarctic setting: The continent, surrounding Southern Ocean, major capes & bays.

• Wildlife callouts: Penguins, seals, albatrosses and more—shown where they’re commonly found.

• Human presence: Stations, buildings, vessels and activity scenes to explain research life.

• Simple legend: Easy symbols so early readers can “decode” the map on their own.

🎓 Learning Outcomes (Ages 4–8)

• Geography basics: Continents, oceans, poles, compass orientation (“Which way is south?”).

• Science curiosity: Animals, habitats, weather, sea ice vs. land ice.

• Civic awareness: Why scientists study Antarctica and how nations cooperate there.

• Visual literacy: Matching icons to a legend; scanning, locating, and comparing places.

👩🏫 Easy Classroom & Home Activities

• I-Spy geography: “Find three penguin colonies” or “Point to the Southern Ocean.”

• Animal match-ups: Name the animal & habitat; talk food chains in simple terms.

• Journey lines (laminated): Trace ship/plane routes with whiteboard markers; wipe clean.

• 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

• 📄 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

• Title: Children’s Antarctica Wall Map by Collins

• Illustrator: Steve Evans

• Size: 570 mm (W) × 738 mm (H)

• Audience: Ages 4–8

• Options: Paper • Laminated • Laminated + Hang Rails • Canvas • Canvas + Hang Rails

• Printing: Archival HP pigment inks (fade-resistant)

• Origin: Made in Australia

🤝 Our Commitment

• Local craftsmanship: Printed and finished in Australia for consistent quality and responsive support.

• Kid-ready durability: Tough finishes that stand up to classrooms and playrooms.

• Sustainable choices: FSC® papers and long-life pigment inks to reduce waste.

• 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.