My First Atlas

My First Atlas
Author: Katie John Sharp
Publisher: Phoenix International Publications Incorporated
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2003-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780785383710

A full-color world atlas designed for children ages 5-8. Features detailed maps and information about all the countries of the world. Colorful illustrations and eye-catching photography bring international cultures and subjects to life. Special focus on the United States and individual state geography.

The Encyclopedia of World Geography

The Encyclopedia of World Geography
Author: Graham Bateman
Publisher: Brg
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-09
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781840442519

Profiles each of the world's nations, and features maps for regions and countries, and discusses geography, society, and economy for each country, and also details climate, topography, wildlife, historical events, and more.

Encyclopedia of Geography

Encyclopedia of Geography
Author: Barney Warf
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 3543
Release: 2010-09-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1452265178

Simply stated, geography studies the locations of things and the explanations that underlie spatial distributions. Profound forces at work throughout the world have made geographical knowledge increasingly important for understanding numerous human dilemmas and our capacities to address them. With more than 1,200 entries, the Encyclopedia of Geography reflects how the growth of geography has propelled a demand for intermediaries between the abstract language of academia and the ordinary language of everyday life. The six volumes of this encyclopedia encapsulate a diverse array of topics to offer a comprehensive and useful summary of the state of the discipline in the early 21st century. Key Features Gives a concise historical sketch of geography′s long, rich, and fascinating history, including human geography, physical geography, and GIS Provides succinct summaries of trends such as globalization, environmental destruction, new geospatial technologies, and cyberspace Decomposes geography into the six broad subject areas: physical geography; human geography; nature and society; methods, models, and GIS; history of geography; and geographer biographies, geographic organizations, and important social movements Provides hundreds of color illustrations and images that lend depth and realism to the text Includes a special map section Key Themes Physical Geography Human Geography Nature and Society Methods, Models, and GIS People, Organizations, and Movements History of Geography This encyclopedia strategically reflects the enormous diversity of the discipline, the multiple meanings of space itself, and the diverse views of geographers. It brings together the diversity of geographical knowledge, making it an invaluable resource for any academic library.

Wild Animal Atlas

Wild Animal Atlas
Author:
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2010
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1426307276

Combines informational text, facts, maps, and photographs to teach children about geography, animals, habitats, endangered species, and more.

National Geographic Collegiate Atlas of the World

National Geographic Collegiate Atlas of the World
Author: National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2006
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780792236627

This compact, easy-to-use atlas offers the convenience of smaller scale without sacrificing clarity or detail; instead, identically-scaled maps on a given continent enable readers to compare physical, political, and regional information simply and accurately. In addition, access to a companion Web site provides continuing and complementary information.

The World Book Encyclopedia

The World Book Encyclopedia
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 554
Release: 2002
Genre: Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN:

An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.

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