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Embark on an action-packed, first-class tour and explore the homes
of Earth's most awe-inspiring animals! This illustrated children's
atlas brings the animal kingdom to life like never before through
spectacular, specially commissioned 3D maps and artworks. A
fact-filled adventure of a lifetime awaits, are you ready? Inside
the pages of this visually stunning animal encyclopedia, you'll
discover: - 3D maps show the habitats and geographic location of
more than 100 incredible animals - Text on each spread providing
relevant background information about each animal - Maps revealing
the shrinking territories of some species to inform kids about
endangered animals and how to protect them From African savanna
elephants and Arctic wolves to giant pandas and polar bears, this
educational book for kids shows you exactly where and how over 100
extraordinary animal species live. Detailed 3D maps and dynamic
images give you a peek inside the habitat of each animal, as well
as its geographic location. Filled with fun facts for kids
revealing an astonishing amount of information about the behaviour
of some of the most amazing animals. You'll discover where lions
hunt their prey, which penguin lives closest to the South Pole, and
where you might encounter the world's most deadly snakes. Perfect
for home learning, this atlas book is great for children to dip
into for school projects and is a fantastic addition to any family
library. Complete the Series: If you enjoyed exploring the world's
wildlife in What's Where in Earth: Animal Atlas, look out for more
titles in this series from DK. It's perfect for children who are
interested in animals, nature, ecology, geography and maps! From
earthquakes to satellites, mummies to river monsters, discover our
world as you've never seen it before in What's Where on Earth.
The must-have thematic atlas for KS2 and beyond Bring geography,
history and the environment together with this thematic world atlas
suitable for Key Stage 2 and lower Key Stage 3. Fully up-to-date
and endorsed by the Geographical and Historical Associations, it
helps children to understand how things came to be, as well as how
they might change in years to come. World in Maps investigates
themes with a focus on environmental issues, colonialism, trade,
migration and farming, and includes reference maps of the
continents and historic empires. Ideal for classroom use and home
learning, it provides opportunities for pupils to conduct their own
enquiries and explore maths in context using maps, satellite
images, diagrams, charts and photographs. Also available: UK in
Maps ISBN 9780008556488
A new edition of the market-leading atlas for CXC Geography
students, Philip's Caribbean Atlas for Secondary Schools provides
extensive coverage of the Caribbean area, together with a
comprehensive selection of world and regional maps. The atlas is
arranged in three sections for ease of use, with each page
colour-coded for rapid reference. The first section is devoted to a
detailed coverage of the Caribbean region in 48 pages, and includes
maps of every island plus Belize and Guyana, as well as
topographical, land use, tourism and mining maps. The second
section is made up of 72 pages of World topographical maps,
incorporating continental thematic maps on topics such as
population, climate and biomes, followed by 32 pages of World
thematic maps. This new 8th edition features updated mapping of all
Caribbean islands, as well as the latest statistics. The World map
section contains additional coverage of Brazil, the Americas and
Asia, while the World thematic section includes maps on volcanoes,
El Nino, tourism, energy, minerals, industry, trade and
international organizations. Completing the atlas is a section of
CXC study maps covering topics such as farming, soil conservation,
economics, tourism and urban land use. Features regional studies of
Mauritius, UK, Canada, USA and Brazil. The index gives
letter-figure grid references as well as latitude and longitude
co-ordinates.
A whirlwind tour of the entire globe, this beautifully illustrated
atlas is jam-packed with facts about every country in the world,
perfect for readers 8+. Where would you like to visit next? Take a
tour of every single country in the world within the pages of The
World Book. Featuring a special diecut globe cover, this book is
packed with facts, stats and flags - explore different cultures and
the best things to see, do and taste on this planet. Find out how
to say 'good morning' in Maltese, the most popular dishes in
Colombian cuisine, and where you can see over 60 species of
hummingbird. Seek out the tallest mountain, the longest river, and
everything in between.
A stunning illustrated edition of the magical bestseller - a
perfect gift for Christmas! Winner of the Waterstones Children's
Book Prize Winner of the British Book Awards Children's Book of the
Year Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award Shortlisted for the
Jhalak Prize Beautiful, thrilling and magical, Sunday Times
bestselling-author Kiran Millwood Hargrave's critically-acclaimed
first novel is a modern classic. 'Absolutely loved it from start to
finish' TOM FLETCHER 'I read it, I loved it' MALORIE BLACKMAN
'Kiran Millwood Hargrave creates a spellbinding world of magic,
myth and adventure' EMMA CARROLL Forbidden to leave her island,
Isabella dreams of the faraway lands her cartographer father once
mapped. When her friend disappears, she volunteers to guide the
search. The world beyond the walls is a monster-filled wasteland -
and beneath the dry rivers and smoking mountains, a fire demon is
stirring from its sleep. Soon, following her map, her heart and an
ancient myth, Isabella discovers the true end of her journey: to
save the island itself. A beautifully written, multi award-winning
story of friendship, discovery, myths and magic for any age -
perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Frances Hardinge or Katherine
Rundell A perfect gift for Christmas, illustrated in colour by Olia
Muza, and featuring a bonus chapter From the author of Julia and
the Shark, Leila and the Blue Fox and The Mercies, chosen for the
Richard & Judy Book Club Set in an extensive and
stunningly-imagined parallel world imbued with magical realism
TheOxford School Atlas includes country data and easy-to-read
colourful mapping, presented in an accessible visual layout based
on research into how students use maps. The atlas covers key
curriculum themes such as earthquakes and volcanoes, climate,
economic activity, and development. It includes comprehensive
coverage of the British Isles, and case studies of Italy, Kenya,
Brazil, Japan, China, California, the Indian Ocean tsunami,
Hurricane Katrina, and Antarctica.
Oxford in search of mapwork Grades 10 to 12 equips both learners
and teachers with the necessary skills to teach and master mapwork.
Questions have been developed to ensure that learners achieve
success in their mapwork exam. The GIS CD, included with this
title, can be used by the teacher and learner to enhance their
understanding of this section of the curriculum. The CD contains
tutorials focusing on the GIS curriculum requirements for Grades
10, 11 and 12. A 'put your knowledge into practice' section gives
the learners the opportunity to test their knowledge.
Have you ever wondered: * What the Earth looks like from space? *
How many continents there are? * Where Mount Everest is? Find out
in your very first atlas! The Oxford Very First Atlas is a
stimulating first atlas for young children. It is completely
up-to-date with accurate, easy-to-read and colourful mapping,
presented in an accessible visual layout based on research into how
young children use maps. It introduces young learners to maps and
develops early atlas skills, encouraging them to talk about local
and distant places and to find key places on maps. It includes: *
An introduction to the globe and places around the world * Stunning
images of the Earth from space * Clear and colourful maps of the
world and all the continents. The Oxford Very First Atlas is also
accompanied by an Activity Book for independent work to develop map
skills and an e-Atlas CD-ROM providing an interactive version of
the atlas for whole-class display.
Guy Fox's Children's Maps are colorful, simplified and easy to use and designed to fit in the smallest of pockets. Vivid illustrations and bold lettering help children pick the destinations and plan the route for a day out on the town. Included with the map is a sheet of fun stickers to mark favorite spots.
The 11th edition of the market-leading atlas for primary school
pupils, Philip's RGS Junior School Atlas has been fully revised and
updated with all the latest facts and curriculum requirements. -
The essential atlas for primary schools with clear and
easy-to-follow maps and diagrams - updated for 2021/22 - Published
in association with the Royal Geographical Society - Recommended
for Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum - and all 7-11 year olds
- An excellent introduction to mapping concepts such as scale,
direction, symbols, longitude and latitude - 22-page Britain and
Ireland section with clear thematic charts, diagrams and
large-scale regional maps - 22-page section on The World, with
political maps - and thematic treatment of key themes, from
volcanoes and earthquakes to transport and tourism - Continents
section with physical and political maps - Easy-to-follow map
references and 1,000-place index The market-leading atlas for
pupils at primary schools, Philip's RGS Junior School Atlas is a
stimulating and authoritative first introduction to the world of
maps, and is recommended for Key Stage 2 of the National
Curriculum. The introductory section describes the meaning of
scale, how to measure distances using the maps, and explains the
symbols on the maps. The following section is devoted to the United
Kingdom and Ireland. Thematic maps cover topics such as mountains
and rivers, climate and weather, population and cities, farming and
fishing, industry and energy, transport, tourism and conservation.
Regional maps of England and Wales, Scotland and Ireland complete
this section. The rest of the atlas is made up of world thematic
maps and world continental maps. Included are topics such as the
world's climate, vegetation, agriculture, energy sources, and
environmental concerns, such as global warming. A simple
letter-figure index completes the atlas - a useful introduction to
help the young reader find his/her way around the maps. Available
in both hardback and paperback editions.
This delightful pack contains a 200-piece jigsaw of a beautifully
illustrated world map, complete with all kinds of amazing creatures
that can be found across the various continents and in Earth's
oceans. It also includes a 32-page Animal Picture Atlas in which
children can learn more about the animals and the places where they
live.
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Big Picture Atlas
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Emily Bone; Illustrated by Daniel Taylor
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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.
Utterly Amazing Earth is a jaw-dropping pop-up book packed with
fascinating facts about our amazing planet. Go deep below the
Earth's crust to discover earthshattering facts. From volcanoes to
earthquakes, the water cycle to seasons, this beautiful pop-up book
brings to life amazing phenomena with brilliant paper tricks. Learn
how rocks are made and shaped, and what causes the seasons. With
pop-ups, activities to try at home and bitesized mind-blowing facts
Utterly Amazing Earth is perfect for any child, aged over 6,
obsessed with volcanoes, earthquakes and the Earth.
The Oxford Student Atlas includes stunning satellite images,
country data, and easy-to-read colourful mapping, presented in an
accessible visual layout based on research into how students use
maps. The atlas covers key exam specification themes and issues
such as earthquakes and volcanoes, climate and climate change,
economic activity, development, and globalisation. It includes
comprehensive coverage of the British Isles, Europe, and the world.
It is the ideal atlas for students to use on exam courses.
This detailed relief map of the United Kingdom and Ireland is
colour coded to show the area of each country and large city.
County boundaries are marked, as are rivers, motorways, ports and
airports. An explanation of the political relationship between the
countries is given, alongside information about the distance from
sea level to Ben Nevis.
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