Introduces the physical and human geography of the planet Earth, describes the peoples and societies of each continent, provides an atlas, and suggests related Web sites.
A brand new edition of this comprehensive geography title, placing the world at your fingertips and explaining key topics in a lively and accessible way.
Complete Atlas of the World, 3rd Edition is now fully revised and updated to reflect the latest changes in world geography, including the annexation of Crimea and the new nation of South Sudan. Bringing each featured landscape to life with detailed terrain models and color schemes and offering maps of unsurpassed quality, this atlas features four sections: a world overview, the main atlas, fact files on all the countries of the world, and an easy-to-reference index of all 100,000 place names. All maps enjoy a full double-page spread, with continents broken down into 330 carefully selected maps, including 100 city plans. You will also find a stimulating series of global thematic maps that explore Earth's place in the universe, its physical forms and processes, the living world, and the human condition. From Antarctica to Zambia, discover the Earth continent-by-continent with Complete Atlas of the World, 3rd Edition.
A comprehensive world atlas with 60 pages of maps showing land cover, cities and towns, boundaries, rivers and lakes and places of interest. Each continent is introduced with several pages of key facts, satellite views and information on major geographical features. Endmatter includes a gazetteer of states, geography quiz and time zones chart. A classic Usborne reference book, fully updated and now available in paperback.
Covering the essential curriculum areas of human geography, physical geography, geology, and ecology, DK's First Earth Encyclopedia is a comprehensive introduction to the world around us. Children can learn where and how people live, how to use maps, weather, and world environments. With additional focus on changes to the environment, it will inspire younger readers to think about their own place in the world. With superb artwork and straightforward text, plus all the exciting First Reference features such as buttons and quizzes, the DK First Earth Encyclopedia makes it all simple to understand.
You will find the history of the world covering the major civilizations, rulers and events. The book paints a vivid picture of everyday life over thousands of years.