National Geographic World Atlas for Young Explorers

An award-winning resource features political and thematic maps complemented by photo essays and space photographs, featuring in the latest edition a chapter on the Earth's oceans and new coverage of world economy and trade. (Ages 8-12)

This enhanced and completely updated edition of our award-winning and best-selling world atlas for middle-grade readers stands in a class by itself! Sparkling throughout with state-of-the-art political, physical, and thematic maps plus full-color photo essays and images from space, this engaging resource features the latest boundary and place-name changes as well as updated statistical data. A brand-new, 16-page chapter on Earths oceans includes detailed maps of each ocean floor and photo essays on topics ranging from amazing sea creatures to El Niño. The section of world thematic maps contains new graphics and information, including a spread on world economy and trade. Locator globes and color coding help young readers find what they need and make easy comparisons, while fact boxes, charts, geographic superlatives, national flags, a glossary, and a detailed index further enhance the books reference value and appeal.

Presents world, regional, and thematic maps as well as photographic essays on each continent.

General

ISBN		9780792228790
Fiction/Non-Fiction		Fiction
Publisher		Natl Geographic Soc Childrens books
List Price		$29.95
Author		Fonda, Suzanne National Geographic Society (U. S.)
Publication Date		07/01/2003
Release Status		Out of Stock Indefinitely
Format		Hardcover
Language		English
Measurements		Height: 13.25 Inches (US) Width: 10.25 Inches (US) Thickness: 0.5 Inches (US) Unit Weight: 3 Pounds (US)
Edition		Revised
Grade Range		4 - 6