Guide book facts for kids
A guide book or travel guide is like a special map and storybook all in one! It's a book or website that tells you all about a place you want to visit. Imagine going on a trip to a new city or a cool national park. A guide book helps you find the best spots, learn interesting facts, and discover fun things to do. It's made especially for visitors and tourists to help them explore.
Travel guides can be printed books you hold in your hands. They can also be found on travel websites, which you can look at on a phone or computer.
Contents
What is a Guide Book?
A guide book is full of helpful information. It often has maps so you don't get lost. It also points out famous landmarks like tall buildings or old castles. You'll find ideas for activities, like where to hike or the best places to eat.
What You'll Find Inside
Guide books are packed with details to make your trip awesome.
- Maps: These show you how to get around. They can be maps of a whole country, a city, or even a small park.
- Landmarks: You'll learn about important places. This could be a famous museum, a historical monument, or a beautiful natural spot.
- Activities: Guide books suggest fun things to do. They might tell you about exciting tours, local festivals, or cool shops.
- Facts: You can read about the history of a place. You might also learn about its culture, food, and traditions.
- Tips: Many guides offer advice. This could be about staying safe, saving money, or finding the best local food.
Types of Guide Books
Guide books come in different forms.
- Printed Books: These are the traditional paper books. You can carry them with you and flip through the pages.
- Digital Guides: Many guides are now online. You can find them on websites or as apps for your phone. These can be updated often.
History of Guide Books
People have used travel guides for a very long time! Even hundreds of years ago, travelers wanted to know about new places.
Early Travel Guides
One of the first real guide books was written in ancient Greece. It was called Description of Greece by Pausanias. He wrote about the famous places and stories of Greece around 170 AD. These early guides helped people on pilgrimages or long journeys.
Modern Guide Books Begin
In the 19th century, guide books became very popular. Two important names were John Murray from Britain and Karl Baedeker from Germany. They created famous series of guide books.
- Murray's Handbooks: John Murray started publishing these in the 1830s. They were known for their detailed information and practical advice.
- Baedeker Guides: Karl Baedeker's guides were very famous too. They were known for their red covers and star ratings for attractions. Many people still use the phrase "a Baedeker" to mean a very detailed guide book.
These early guide books helped many people explore the world. They made travel easier and more exciting for everyone.
Images for kids
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An assortment of guide books in Japan
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A Japanese tourist consulting a tour guide and a guide book from Akizato Ritō's Miyako meisho zue (1787)
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John Murray.
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Karl Baedeker.
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Cover of Handbook for Travellers in Turkey, 1871
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See also
In Spanish: Guía turística para niños
