The paperback edition of the award-winning "National Geographic World Atlas for Young Explorers" features vibrant photographs, maps, and graphics; completely updated essays and statistics; 32 thematic map spreads on topics such as environmental hot spots, world religions, world food, world water, world energy and mineral resources; illustrated regional map spreads; more than 200 full-colour illustrations; 115-plus pages of full-size National Geographic maps; updated country fact boxes; an alphabetical listing of flags of the world; comprehensive place-name index with coordinates for easy reference; and, expanded glossary of geographic terms. A dramatic new and specially designed web site will allow kids to link directly to hundreds of National Geographic maps, photographs, and articles plus videos, music, languages, crafts, quizzes, and more that will expand their knowledge and perspective about the material featured in the atlas and about the world itself. All maps are shown in the context of surrounding areas to ensure that a full picture of the world develops. Same-size physical and political maps make for easy comparisons and help youngsters understand how physical features influence patterns of human settlement and economic activity. Stunning images from space help link real-world images and cartography. Throughout, locator globes and colour-coding make it easy for kids to keep track of where they are and to quickly navigate from one continent or region to another.

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