This user-friendly atlas is packed with full-size, full-color physical and political maps of the world and its continents plus thematic maps that examine topics such as the Earth's geologic history, climate and vegetation, population, world food, predominant economies, and energy and mineral resources.

"Introduction to geography, using maps, simple text, illustrations, and photos. Features include activities and projects, definitions, review questions, fun facts, school curriculum correlations, and an index"--Provided by publisher.

Blast into space to explore our solar system and beyond. This out-of-this-world atlas takes readers through maps of the solar system, the Milky Way, and deep space, giving them a close look at and locations of planets, supernovas, and other universes. Skymaps will help kids spot these objects in the night sky and maps of planets and our solar system give the kind of incredible detail that National Geographic is known for. It's the perfect book for...

"The only world atlas updated annually, guaranteeing that users will find the most current geographic information ... Full of crisp, clear cartography of urban areas and virtually uninhabited landscapes around the globe, the Atlas is filled with maps of cities and regions at carefully selected scales that give a striking view of the Earth's surface. It opens with a fascinating look at world statistics, a six-page special on 'Land and Maritime Boudaries,...