The Kingfisher Young People's Atlas of the World

By Miranda Smith

Book Overview

Climb aboard for an exciting and educational journey around the world with this information-packed atlas Journey from continent to continent with the help of state-of-the art maps that depict in extraordinary detail each country's topography, cities, borders, and other features. Locator maps for each continent and country provide a clear global perspective. Succinct text, hundreds of photographs and illustrations, and easy-to-read charts of facts and figures help curious young geographers understand what life is like in these faraway places, and explore everything from customs and cultures to economic systems and climates. Includes country flags and a section on mapmaking and usage.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0753450860
• ISBN13: 9780753450864
• Release Date: September 1997
• Publisher: Kingfisher
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.8" x 0.7" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 9 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 9

Customer Reviews

An excellent world Atlas.

As with most atlases, this book divides the world into various regions, some as small as countries (e.g. Western Africa, Oceania, France, etc.) The book has many colorful topographical maps as well as pictures of important locations, animals, activities and/or native dress. Interestingly, each one contains a picture of a native dish. At the end of the book is a chart of facts and figures, organized by continent, which includes the following information: country, area, population, capital, official language, currency, and major products.I bought this atlas for my children sight unseen, and do not regret it in the least. My small children (6 and 8) like it, and the depth of information it contains is sure to make the book useful for years to come. I recommend it absolutely.