Contains the latest data, maps of the world, and graphs as well as lively essays about the world, geography-themed games, crosswords, and picture puzzles.

Examines the Earth's geologic history, climate, vegetation, population, food, economies, and mineral resources, and offers physical, political, and subject maps of each continent.

A stunning atlas with 15 beautifully illustrated maps for children to pore over. Young explorers can discover the countries, continents, oceans, mountains and ice caps of our amazing planet and learn where different animals and people live. There are fascinating facts about each country, plus flags and capital cities and an index of place names.

"Kids will explore the world of dinosaurs in this new atlas, featuring T. Rex, Spinosaurus, Triceratops, Diplodocus, Brontosaurus, and more, covering ancient Pangaea to the modern-day continents and such topics as fossils and prehistoric landscapes."--

"Earth is an incredible and varied place, packed with a diverse array of people, landscapes, and creatures. Atlas of Oddities takes kids on a round-the-world adventure that will help them see our planet in a whole new light. Young travelers will visit every continent and learn about its history, capitals, monuments, festivals, and local flora and fauna. From Longyearbyen, where polar bears roam the streets, to the Elephant Polo Championship in Kathmandu,...

"Celebrate America's grandeur and diversity with more than 75 National Geographic maps, more than 350 color images, 50-plus attention-grabbing graphics, and more. Each state has its own detailed, easy-to-read map plus a brief essay, facts at a glance about population, state capital, statehood date, and the state flag, bird, and flower, as well as highlights unique to the state"--Provided by publisher.

This is the essential reference for budding geographers and curious minds. Each detailed map shows national borders, cities, towns, and major geographical featurs such as rivers, lakes, and mountain ranges. Find more than 7,500 places on the maps with the comprehensive country guide. Colorful photographs and fascinating stories give a flavor of each region's unique character, bringing the world and its people to life.--

"Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Night Sky Atlas, the follow up to our bestselling Amazing World Atlas, looks upwards to the skies for a fun- and fact-packed guide to astronomy. Featuring a mixture of photography and illustration, this hardcover book explores both the science of stargazing - explaining what can be seen in the night sky in different parts of the world - and the practicalities, with handy tips such as how to use a telescope. It also covers...