What's Where on Earth? Atlas

What's Where on Earth? Atlas
Author: DK
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2017-03-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0241521033

Atlases don't come more amazing than this! The ultimate world tour explores countries and crosses continents on its fact-finding, fun-filled journey of discovery Planet Earth is brought to life in stunning, specially commissioned 3-D maps and artworks that showcase fascinating themes, including geographical features, cities and landmarks, wildlife, and population in unprecedented detail. You'll scale the peaks of the Himalayas, trek the jungles of South America, roam the grasslands of Africa, and swim the Pacific Ocean on your incredible adventure. Visit the hottest place on Earth, spot the largest butterfly, rub shoulders with the world's biggest population, cross the busiest international border, and much, much more on your travels. This vital source of learning is perfect for children to dip into for school projects and a welcome addition to any family library. For genius geographers or anyone with a taste for adventure, this one is for you!

The Atlas of Life on Earth

The Atlas of Life on Earth
Author:
Publisher: Chartwell Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-05-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780785831150

The Atlas of Life on Earth offers a comprehensive, chronological survey of the Earth, its landscape and its life forms, from the beginning of the solar system 4.5 billion years ago to the present.The atlas is accessibly organized in six major parts, with 18 chapters devoted to each of the major geological periods, in which the crucial geological and biological developments in the history of our planet are described in lucid and intriguing detail. A concluding section looks at the ways in which the Earth and its biosphere continue to evolve today. Each chapter begins with a timeline of the geological period in question and a vivid and arresting map presenting a ‘snapshot from space' of the world as it was then. These maps, together with detailed artworks (including lavish reconstructions of prehistoric landscapes), stunning photographs, and explanatory diagrams, take the reader on a fascinating, informative, and awe-inspiring journey through time. Specially devised feature spreads illustrating graphically and elegantly the evolution and relationships of each major group of plants and animals provide the reader with an incomparable reference source. Each section of the atlas has been written by an acknowledged expert in the relevant field, ensuring clear, informed coverage of the exciting and extraordinary story of the evolution of our planet. Part 1: In the Beginning Part 2: The Early Paleozoic Part 3: The Late Paleozoic Part 4: The Mesozoic Part 5: The Tertiary Part 6: The Quaternary

Barefoot Books World Atlas

Barefoot Books World Atlas
Author: Nick Crane
Publisher: Barefoot Ministries
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2011
Genre: Children's atlases
ISBN: 9781846863325

This atlas is packed with information about the way in which communities and cultures across the world have been shaped by their local environments and it looks at the ideas and initiatives which are shaping the future.

Human Geography of the UK

Human Geography of the UK
Author: Danny Dorling
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2005-02-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1848608659

`Using up-to-date data, modern cartographic methods, and an approach that addresses students' everyday lives, Danny Dorling has produced an engaging introduction to the contemporary geography of the UK. It will be the focus of many lively discussions of patterns and trends’ - Ron Johnston, School of Geography, University of Bristol Using statistics from many sources in an engaging and accessible way, Human Geography of the UK is written from the perspective of a beginning undergraduate, it's objective is to define the key elements of population geography and show how they fit together. Highly visual – with maps and figures on every page – the text uses different data to describe the social landscape of the United Kingdom. Organized in ten short thematic chapters, explaining the nuts and bolts of population, including: birth, inequality; education; mobility; work; and mortality. The book concludes with a comparative analysis of UK in global context. Human Geography of the UK features practical exercises, and clear summaries in tables and specially drawn maps.

Atlas of the World

Atlas of the World
Author: National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Publisher: Parragon Pubishing India
Total Pages: 258
Release: 1999
Genre: Atlases
ISBN: 9781445461212

Complete Atlas of the World, 3rd Edition

Complete Atlas of the World, 3rd Edition
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2016-05-17
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1465455280

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.

Scholastic Atlas of Earth

Scholastic Atlas of Earth
Author: Scholastic Reference (Firm)
Publisher: Scholastic
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780439672702

With the aid of lavish spreads, an ultimate guide to planet Earth includes facts on the breathtaking forces of nature that create geysers, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions.

The Atlas Of Middle-Earth

The Atlas Of Middle-Earth
Author: Karen Wynn Fonstad
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2014-06-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0547524404

Karen Wynn Fonstad's THE ATLAS OF MIDDLE-EARTH is an essential volume that will enchant all Tolkien fans. Here is the definitive guide to the geography of Middle-earth, from its founding in the Elder Days through the Third Age, including the journeys of Bilbo, Frodo, and the Fellowship of the Ring. Authentic and updated -- nearly one third of the maps are new, and the text is fully revised -- the atlas illuminates the enchanted world created in THE SILMARILLION, THE HOBBIT, and THE LORD OF THE RINGS. Hundreds of two-color maps and diagrams survey the journeys of the principal characters day by day -- including all the battles and key locations of the First, Second, and Third Ages. Plans and descriptions of castles, buildings, and distinctive landforms are given, along with thematic maps describing the climate, vegetation, languages, and population distribution of Middle-earth throughout its history. An extensive appendix and an index help readers correlate the maps with Tolkien's novels.