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The last decade has seen an explosion of innovative and sophisticated digital mapping technologies—and National Geographic has been at the forefront of developing these powerful new tools to create the finest, most functional and informative atlases available anywhere. This compact, easy-to-use format is the first product built on our newly developed, cutting-edge cartographic database. It offers the convenience of smaller scale without sacrificing clarity or detail; instead, identically-scaled maps on a given...
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National Geographic has produced a conveniently sized reduced desktop reference version of its renowned full-size world atlas. It features more than 250 full-color maps as well as photographs and satellite images. More than 70 world thematic maps explore such topics as geomorphology, climate, biodiversity, human population, energy, and environment. Each continent and the United States are introduced by physical and political maps, followed by 12 additional thematic maps covering the natural...
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Overview Details The last decade has seen an explosion of innovative and sophisticated digital mapping technologiesand National Geographic has been at the forefront of developing these powerful new tools to create the finest, most functional and informative atlases available anywhere. This compact, easy-to-use format is the first product built on our cutting-edge cartographic database and offers the convenience of smaller scale without sacrificing clarity or detail. Identically scaled maps...
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Used - Offering unsurpassed geographical coverage in a striking and glamorous package, "Oxford's Comprehensive Atlas of the World" is the new leader in top-of-range world atlases, offering more full-page maps, better coverage of North America, better coverage of Australia and New Zealand, and better coverage of world cities.Oxford University Press
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BBC Atlas of the Natural World: Africa / Europe
Rating: Available Date: 10/2/07 Want FREE SHIPPING on this item? Tell me how From the BBC's internationally renowned, award winning Natural History unit comes the second release in this extraordinarily ambitious undertaking. BBC Atlas of the Natural World is a uniq... More Cast: David Attenborough Ships to U.S. Destinations Only
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The newest Census Information. Over 60 City Maps and nearly 100 different regions at carefully selected scales. Gorgeous Satellite Images of Earth. Detailed Geographical Glossary. Full of crisp, clear cartography of urban areas and virtually uninhabited landscapes around the globe. Thoroughly updated content to reflect the changing world around us. World statistics and a colorful, instructive 48-page Introduction to World Geography. A completely updated Gazetteer of Nations, providing an invaluable...
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Advantus Rand McNally Schoolhouse Children`s Illustrated Atlas of the World - AVTRM528934589
Young readers will discover the world continent-by-continent with this comprehensive atlas. Kids will be captivated by the beautiful photos, up-to-date maps and lively text as they read about the land, the people, and the features that make each continent unique. Features physical, political, and thematic maps of the world and each continent. Regional spreads show political maps with current country, state, and province information. More than 250 photos. Global Product Type: Reference Books-Children``s Atlas; Reference Book Type: Children``s Atlas; Subjects: World; Age Recommendation: N/A.
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National Geographic Collegiate Atlas of the World by National Geographic Society - Hardcover
After a fascinating explanation of the latest technology, the atlas examines our world as a whole, presenting 25 global themes, from tectonics, the biosphere, and energy sources to population, health, literacy, and more, along with such timely topics as environmental stress and flash points for conflict and terror. Next it explores each continent with special spreads assessing the global economic impact of each. The oceans and the polar regions follow providing complete, consistent coverage. Finally...
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The World Atlas of Wine by Johnson, Hugh
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Each spread in this dynamic new atlas features a wealth of information, including the latest on mapmaking, weather phenomena, and interesting animals. Geography, world cultures, terrain, landmarks, people, and history come to life in lavish spreads. Highlights include sophisticated paper engineering, a shadow slider across time zones, and pull-tabs and flaps throughout. Loads of fascinating facts on the world around us round out this amazing glob-trotting adventure.
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Explore the wildlife and rich geography of the Western Hemisphere and Antarctica in this six-disc set that brings together four landmark BBC series: Land of the Eagle Spirits of the Jaguar Wild South America and Life in the Freezer.Features:English and Spanish language tracksEnhanced content mode offers pop-up windows with added factual contentFrom the teeming wildlife and rich geography of the Americas to the inhospitably frozen landscape at the bottom of the world gain remarkable insight into the complex relationship between humans wildlife and nature.
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National Geographic Atlas of the World
Put the world at their fingertips with this comprehensive, updated atlas. A wonderful resource, it brings the world into perspective with political and physical maps, charts and graphs, and research on everything from Earth’s climate to the stars. Descriptions of the people and cultures who share our planet make it well-rounded. 123/4"W x 191/4"H. Hardbound; 416 pages. Catalog & Web only.
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Universal Map Atlas of the World - Hema Map - 29093
The Atlas of the World has over ninety pages of full color, detailed political and physical reference maps. Useful facts and statistics are provided for each country and there is an informative introductory section covering a wide range of topics, from the solar system to the history of mankind. The hardcover edition has a dust cover. Introduce your students to the world of geography with this convenient atlas, perfect for all ages.
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This prestigious atlas is now offered in a major new comprehensive edition--the most accurate and up-to-date representation of our planet available today. Slipcased. Full-color maps & illustrations throughout.
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This guide will help to introduce you to the amazing number of unusual and common cat breeds in the world.Books are non-returnable
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The MapQuest Student Atlas of the World, Set of 30 Bright and informative, this atlas provides comprehensive coverage of the world in a very user friendly format. Includes climate, population, resources, vegetation and much more! soft cover, 8 1/2" x 11". 112 pages. Grade Level: All Item Number: CRM88856017
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National Geographic Student Atlas of the World (Paperback)
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But I want to stress that for all its value to adults, an atlas is a perfect food for young minds. The Oxford is very nearly the best--the 14k atlas--and its price is a bargain. (The 18k alternative is the "Times World Atlas," which costs more than four times as much. Buying the Oxford will leave you with money to spare when your young beneficiaries--or your yourself--want to delve into the "Oxford Book of Exploration." And even though the Times Atlas has the edge on size, the Oxford is more up to...
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2006 copyright — updated to include recent world events. Presents major periods of world history through more than 100 bold, colorful maps. Thematic maps include literacy, languages, religions, and more. Includes a section on benefits of using the atlas. 112 pages, paperback, 8" x 10".
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Used - "AA Concise Atlas of the World" offers crisp, clear, up-to-date mapping in a format that is both handy and portable. With detailed, authoritative physical mapping of the world, plus the addition of country flags and statistics and political maps of the continents, this is the perfect reference atlas for both business and study. An introductory section, covering a wide range of topics from the solar system to the history of mankind and from plate tectonics to the population explosion is al
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the diversity of the human beings that populate our planet is matched by the vast variety of geography and geological formations on earth. an international team of geographers and cartographers gathered and compiled unimaginable amounts of information in order to create this atlas. divided into three sections - planet earth people and society and regions of the world - this volume provides information about forms of government official languages population density religions currency and climate. thematic maps devoted to vegetation climate energy and population as well as earthquakes and volcanoes are complemented by introductory texts about the origins of the universe the structure of the solar system as well as the origins of the earth and its continents. this work is intended for all those who want to discover the secrets of the universe understand the beginnings of our planet earth or more deeply understand the history of humankind. 640 pages.
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Overview Details Features Combining state-of-the-art cartographic technology with dynamic and diverse cultural content, our award-winning atlas was more than a year in the making. It was developed using advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS), satellite imagery, and shuttle radar mapping. This is the first time that a fully global data set was available to our cartographers, enabling them to put together the most technologically advanced and precise atlas we've ever created. Our Eighth...
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