National Geographic Beginner'S World Atlas (New Millennium)

By Society, National Geographic

Publishers Summary:
Did you know the country of Indonesia is made up of more than 3,000 islands? Or that the world's largest water lilies, in the Amazon River, are big enough to hold a child? Young explorers will be riveted by this big, glorious atlas for children. Chock full of photographs, facts, and maps, it's a terrific introduction to the wonders of the planet. Organized by continent, the atlas breaks down each area into sections on "The Land" and "The People." With both political and physical maps, young readers can begin to grasp the different ways the world is divided. Each section is introduced by a child from that region, in traditional garb, greeting readers in her or his own language. Fun, informative tidbits are presented in an easy-to-digest manner, as well as more complex but still manageable lessons on mapmaking and map reading. National Geographic's world-renowned cartographers joined forces with educational consultants and geographers to create this state-of-the-art world atlas for the youngest, most curious explorers. Stunning full-color photographs reveal the varied landscapes and populations of the planet, and galvanize readers to get out there and see it all for themselves. (Click to see a sample spread. Copyright 1999 by the National Geographic Society.) (Ages 5 to 8) --Emilie Coulter

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ISBN
978-0-79227-502-2
Publisher
National Geographic


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on February 1, 2000

Gr 2-6 For children who are just learning to navigate their way around their own communities, understanding maps can be a challenge. These oversized books will be useful guides to their first forays into the larger world. The Beginner's World Atlas starts by looking at a house, its street, and the surrounding neighborhood, showing how they appear on a map. In simple language, it explains what a physical map is and provides an example of one. Clear, full-color photographs offer views of what the different land features depicted on s...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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