National Geographic Society (U.S.)

"This comprehensive atlas contains essential maps of the world, graphics illustrating timely themes, and flags and facts on every country"--

"From the cartographic experts at National Geographic comes the latest edition of its award-winning student atlas, with everything kids want and need to know about our changing world. Dynamic, user-friendly content includes photos, facts, charts, graphics, and full-color political, physical, and thematic maps on important topics. Completely updated maps and statistics ensure that kids have all the latest information as they learn more about current...

Maps, photographs, illustrations, and text present information about the regions and states of the United States.

Maps, photographs, illustrations, and text present information about the continents of the world.

Examines the Earth's geologic history, climate, vegetation, population, food, economies, and mineral resources, and offers physical, political, and subject maps of each continent.

Building on the success of National Geographic's Journeys of a Lifetime series, a sumptuously photographed, detailed tour of hundreds of the world's most alluring locations and activities is seasonally organized to profile everything from the cherry-blossom temples of Kyoto to Rockefeller Center's ice-skating rink.

"In this one-of-a-kind atlas, [General Stonewall] Jackson's map and dozens more, both archival and newly created, trace the battles, political turmoil, and defining themes of the nation's most pivotal conflict."--Jacket.

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...