"A 7-volume illustrated, alphabetically arranged set that presents profiles of individual nations and other political/geographical units, including an overview of history, geography, economy, people, culture, and government for each. Includes a history of the settlement of each world region based on archaeological findings; a cumulative index; and Web resources"--Provided by publisher.

Maps have been around in some form or other since humans first understood the need to record their physical space, and for the past hundred years, the National Geographic Society has been at the forefront of mapmaking. This Fourth Edition of our popularFamily Reference Atlas of the World brings you the world and its marvels -- through maps.Using the latest technological advances, satellite data has been compiled to create some 1,400 images -- maps,...

Photographs and text examine the history of explorers and exploration, and highlight many of their discoveries.

A brief introduction to the geography, history, natural resources, industries, cities, and people of Florida.

Sixty-five maps view the history of Arizona in light of geography, industries, transportation, population growth, settlement, Indian tribes, politics, and westward expansion.

"It's a big country, and National Geographic wants to make sure youngsters have what they need to understand it. That's why we've fully revised and updated this colorful and fact-filled United States atlas. Each of the easy-to-read maps has been custom designed for children, and full-color photographs supplement the lively text and make people, places, and natural wonders come to life." -- Back cover.

Presents a tour of the state of Massachusetts, and describes the Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden, the Basketball Hall of Fame, Boston's Museum of Science, the Salem Witch Museum, Plymouth Plantation, Paul Revere and the Old North Church, and much more.