Take a tour around the counties of the UK with Maps of the United Kingdom, a beautifully illustrated atlas packed with interesting, historical and fun facts on quirky places to visit and influential people who hail from each of the UK's counties. 

RACHEL DIXON is a travel and features writer for The Guardian newspaper in the UK. Maps of the UK is her first book for children.

LIVI GOSLING Is a talented young illustrator who graduated from Falmouth University in 2012 and is now based in Hertfordshire, UK. She works primarily in inks and her colourful artwork focuses on travel, food and nature. One day, she dreams of being paid in cheese.