Reference world atlas /
Dorling Kindersley Cartography ; [senior cartographic editor, Simon Mumford].
- Eleventh edition. This American edition.
, Scales differ.
- 1 atlas (xxxii, 350 pages) : color illustrations, color maps ; 37 cm.
Relief shown by shading and spot heights. Depths shown by gradient tints. Includes index. "An encyclopedia in an atlas" -- Cover.
Reimagined and completely updated to encompass recent world events, this large-format reference atlas offers an encyclopedic view of the whole world. It will delight and inspire any cartophile or map lover! This indispensable atlas book opens with a wonderful introduction to our world with a series of maps that illustrate its physical, political, economic, and demographic geography. As you continue to turn the pages, you'll soon discover that this world atlas is unlike any other. An ever engaging home learning resource, this Atlas delivers superb cartography through beautifully designed and incredibly informative maps, diagrams, and photographs to provide accurate coverage of the whole world. It also contains a wealth of fascinating facts that help give a real flavor of the geography and culture of a region. New information in this edition includes everything from revised country names, such as Eswatini for Swaziland, to updated country statistics and population numbers. It's the perfect addition to any school or family library or for geography students!