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From the Publisher
DIFFERENT TYPES OF MAPS
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Physical MapsPhysical maps of the world, the continents, and the ocean floor reveal landforms and vegetation in stunning detail. Detailed digital relief is rendered and combined with prevailing land cover based on global satellite data. |
Political MapsPolitical maps portray features such as international boundaries, the locations of cities, road networks, and other important elements of the world’s human geography. Most index entries are keyed to the political maps, listing the page numbers and then the specific locations on the pages. |
Thematic MapsThematic maps reveal the rich patchwork and infinite interrelationships of our changing planet. The thematic section at the beginning of the atlas focuses on physical and biological topics such as geology, landforms, land cover, and biodiversity. It also charts human patterns, with information on population, languages, religions, and the world economy. Throughout this section of the atlas, maps are coupled with satellite imagery, charts, diagrams, and photographs, for studying geographic patterns. |
Regional MapsThis atlas divides the continents into several subregions, each displayed on a two-page spread. Large scale maps capture the political divisions and major surface features, whereas accompanying regional thematic maps lend insight into natural and human factors that give character to a region. Fact boxes, which include flag designs and information on area, populations, languages, and religions, appear alongside the maps as practical reference tools. |
OUR CHANGING PLANET
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A supercell thunderstorm swirls above an Oklahoma town. |
Lightning illuminates the sky over Perth, Australia. |
An acacia tree in Djibouti covered with plastic bags |
Tokyo’s Shibuya Crossing, the busiest intersection in the world |
MELTING PERMAFROST
When soil that had formerly been permanently frozen thaws, it releases long-buried carbon dioxide and methane. Permafrost could soon be as big a source of greenhouse gases as China.
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Great book ruined by binding
This is a great book, high quality map and articles about geography, but 5% off every single map across two pages are lost due to the overly tight binding, this book can not lay flat, which is a big problem for a…map book. Please revise with other more sensible binding forms.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2022
Loved this purchase. This book is beautiful and full of details on the various maps. Some of the print is too small for me to read, so I use my magnifying glass and/or take pictures with my camera and blow it up. It satisfies my need to locate countries and cities around the world.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023
This is a great book, high quality map and articles about geography, but 5% off every single map across two pages are lost due to the overly tight binding, this book can not lay flat, which is a big problem for a…map book. Please revise with other more sensible binding forms.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2023
my favorite atlas. for me it is the best atlas
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2023
For me, a normal person who reads the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times print edition every day, the National Geographic Family Reference Atlas of the World, fifth edition, is absolutely perfect for my needs. It is meticulously and thoughtfully designed to make it very easy to find countries and to present in an easy to read format essential facts about each country printed on the same page as the map of the country. I would give this 100 stars if I could. The maps are very easy to read, unlike the very difficult to read maps in the Oxford Essential World Atlas, eighth edition.
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2023
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Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2023
Top reviews from other countries
Guy R Belliveau
Very instructive for the entire family.
Reviewed in Canada on March 21, 2022
Júlia K.
Great!
Reviewed in Germany on January 14, 2021
Júlia K.
Reviewed in Germany on January 14, 2021
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powertooler
Very comprehensive, great for general knowledge and family conversation!
Reviewed in Singapore on March 26, 2022