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

570 × 738 mm • Paper / Laminated / Laminated + Hang Rails / Canvas / Canvas + Hang Rails • Made in Australia

Spark curiosity about the Arctic with a cheerful, pictorial wall map designed for young explorers (ages 4–8). Clear, colourful cartography meets Steve Evans’ charming illustrations—perfect for homes, classrooms, and libraries.

❄️ At a Glance

• 🐻❄️ Kid-friendly design: Big labels, bright icons, simple legend.

• 🌍 Discover the North: Countries, seas, ice regions, and key places.

• 🐧 Culture & wildlife: National emblems, customs, foods, birds, animals, buildings, sports.

• 🧒 Early learning win: Builds map-reading confidence and world awareness.

🗺️ What’s on the Map

• Arctic region overview: Polar ocean, surrounding lands, islands, and sea routes.

• Illustrated callouts: Animals (polar bears, whales, seabirds), activities, and cultural motifs.

• Easy legend & compass: Helps emerging readers decode symbols and orient themselves.

🎓 Learning Outcomes (Ages 4–8)

• Geography basics: Poles, oceans, continents, simple directions.

• Nature & science: Arctic habitats, ice vs. land, seasonal light/dark.

• People & cultures: Symbols, foods, buildings, and traditions around the Arctic Circle.

• Visual literacy: Match icons to legend; find, compare, and talk about places.

👩🏫 Simple Activities

• I-Spy: “Find three seabirds” or “Point to the North Pole.”

• Trace a journey (laminated): Draw routes with whiteboard markers; wipe clean.

• Animal match: Name the animal & habitat; discuss how it keeps warm.

🎨 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; 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 for easy, frame-free display.
  ⏱️ 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 beautiful, low-glare, tactile finish.

• 🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails
  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 Arctic 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 fast, friendly support.

• Kid-ready durability: Tough finishes made for classrooms, playrooms, and everyday handling.

• 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 Arctic to their wall—choose your finish and make geography the coolest part of their day.