Contains 218 pages of maps, including 14 pages of satellite photographs.

Full color maps illustrate this volume which also includes facts on each area.

The Encyclopedia Britannica 6-Book Interactive Science Library is both educational and fun! 6 Encyclopedia Britannica Science Reference Books (80 pages each):Dinosaurs Reptiles and Birds, Under the Sea, Animals, Humans, Space, and Earth 1 SD-X Interactive Reader that reads texts and plays audio for more than 4,000 audio touchpoints Interactive quizzes and activities Vivid, detailed photos and illustrations 2 interactive posters (20'' x 24'' each)

Features full-color maps capturing the geographical and political boundaries of the nations of the world, along with providing information on cities and towns, cultural attractions, statistics, topographical features, and flags of all nations.

An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.

Atlas mundial da Encyclopaedia Britannica, com distribuição geográfica política, mapas, sumários geográficos e índices.

Knowledge of planet Earth has come a long way since 1768 when Encyclopaedia Britannica referred to California as "... a large country of the West Indies... It is uncertain whether it be a peninsula or an island". Today with the full benefits of satellite imaging, laser measurements, and other modern and accurate mapping techniques, Encyclopaedia Britannica is proud to bring you a comprehensive atlas of our planet. Contents include:218 pages of mapping, with completely up to date reference maps, include detailed information at a large scale. An introductory section, The World Today, includes Geographical Comparisons, Planets, Earthquakes and Volcanoes, Climate, Vegetation, Population and Cities and Energy. The maps are organised by continent- Europe, Africa, North America, South America, Asia, Oceania and Antarctica.Each continental section of maps is introduced by a stunning satellite image. The extensive Index has over 130,000 place name entries from the reference maps. Cross referencing to alternative and former names is also possible.32 detailed plans of the world's greatest cities are provided. A glossary of geographical terms.