Physical geography is a common feature shown on maps, and it's important for readers to know how to interpret maps that depict the natural world around them. From the informational main text, they gain knowledge of what various symbols mean on a map and how to both read and create maps that show physical geography. Eye-catching design elements and colorful map examples enhance this learning experience for readers. Fun fact boxes, detailed graphic...

Texas: A Historical Atlas accurately reflects the Lone Star State at the dawn of the twenty-first century. Its 86 entries feature 175 maps illustrating the most significant aspects of the state's history, geography, and current affairs. The heart of the book is its wealth of historical information. The exploration of Texas and its settlement by various peoples is covered, as well as modern and contemporary Texas with its hurricanes and highways, power...

Learn about the 50 states in this book filled with facts, maps and colorful pictures.

Describes the continent of Australia and Oceania and the people, plants and animals that live there.

Features maps and information about the countries, geography, ecology, population, customs, transportation, and economy of the Far East and Southeast Asia.

"Countries die. Sometimes it?s murder, sometimes it?s by accident, and sometimes it?s because they were so ludicrous they didn?t deserve to exist in the first place. Occasionally they explode violently. A few slip away almost unnoticed. Often the cause of death is either "got too greedy" or "Napoleon turned up." Now and then they just hold a referendum and vote themselves out of existence. This is an atlas of 48 nations that fell off the map."--Dust...

An overview of Slovakias geography and history, along with an exploration of the political, economic, and cultural landscape of this country in Central Europe.

"There are families living in countries across the Americas and all around the world. From Canada, the United States, and Mexico to Central America, countries can look very different but still have a lot in common. Learn how to use map features like a key, compass rose, and a scale to answer questions about direction, measurement, and symbols. Look at photos of different countries, and use the maps inside the book to navigate and compare what is the...