In 51 charmingly illustrated infographic maps, explore every state of the USA from Alabama to Wyoming and the nation's capital to discover more than 2,000 facts that celebrate the people, cities, nature and historic events that have helped make America what it is today. You'll also get an expansive guide to the state flags and US presidents. Ghost towns, swamp tours, the center of the universe... bacon donuts, brainy berries, salmon jerky... The French Fry King, The Mother of Oregon, The Queen of Blues... be inspired by the inventiveness, beauty and diversity of the United States in this curious collection of fact-filled maps. On each wonderful map, find: A welcome box with a short introduction to the state Key facts, including the capital; state bird, flower and tree; and statehood order State icons celebrating the state's people, places and history Six inspiring people who have a connection to the state Region spotlight bubbles to allow you to discover more about one particular place A moments to remember box with a list of significant dates and their events in the state's history Each state's map also contains information about which states it neighbors, its bodies of water and borders as well as where it is situated in the country. Did you know that while Hawaii shares its border with no one, both Missouri and Tennessee border eight other states? Many state parks, battlefields, national forests and reservations are also included to inspire you to respect and explore the great outdoors. So pack your bags and say later 'gator... the great States await! The 50 States series of books for young explorers celebrates the USA and the wider world with key facts and fun activities about the people, history and natural environments that make each location within them uniquely wonderful. Beautiful illustrations, maps and infographics bring the places to colourful life. Also available from the series:50 Trailblazers of the 50 States, Only in America Activity Book, Only in California, Only in Texas, We Are the United States, 50 Adventures in the 50 States, and Only in America.

Take a tour of America's great outdoors and discover the beauty and diversity of its most iconic and majestic national parks. Packed with maps and fascinating facts about the flora and fauna unique to each of the 21 parks portrayed, this lushly illustrated coast-to-coast journey documents in large format the nation's most magnificent and sacred places - and shows why they should be preserved for future generations to enjoy. Explore Florida's river-laced Everglades, travel down the white water rapids of the Grand Canyon, trek across the deserts of Death Valley and scale the soaring summits of the Rocky Mountains with this book that brings you up close to nature's greatest adventures. Divided by region (East, Central, Rocky Mountains, West, Tropics and Alaska), a pictographic map at the start of each section shows the locations of the parks to be covered. Each park is introduced by a stunning, poster-worthy illustration of one of its scenes and a summary of its makeup, followed by individual illustrations of the animals and plants that make their homes there. Captions provide captivating information about the wildlife. Did you know that Everglades National Park is home to marsh rabbits who paddle through its swamps searching for herbs, flowers and other plants to nibble on? Or that the pronghorn antelope of Badlands National Park are the continent's fastest land animals, sprinting up to 60 miles per hour to escape predators like bobcats and coyotes? A 'Can you spot this... ?' page at the back challenges you to find a pictured critter or plant for every letter of the alphabet. The parks include: Acadia, Badlands, Big Bend, Biscayne, Bryce Canyon, Channel Islands, Death Valley, Denali, Everglades, Glacier, Glacier Bay, Grand Canyon, Great Smoky Mountains, Hawaii volcanoes, Isle Royale, Mesa Verde, Olympic, Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Virgin Islands, Yellowstone, and Yosemite. A book to be treasured by children and adults alike, National Parks of the USA serves to inspire the adventuring naturalist in all of us. Brimming with facts, activities and beautiful illustrations, the National Parks of the USA series of books immerses young people in the wonders of America's outdoors. Learn about the wonderful wildlife, stunning scenery and rare plants that inhabit these precious outdoor spaces. Celebrate these beautiful and rare locations, and be awed by the diversity and grandeur of the national parks' living landscapes. Also in the series: National Parks of the USA: Activity Book and National Parks of the USA Postcards.

The Oxford First Atlas is an accessible and informative atlas for young learners in their first years at school. It is completely up-to-date, and features accurate and easy-to-read colourful mapping presented in an accessible visual layout based on research into how young children use maps. It encourages children to learn about their world and develop atlas and map skills. It includes: * A simple introduction to Planet Earth and places around the world * Clear and colourful maps of the world and all the continents * Clear and colourful thematic maps showing coasts, rivers, mountains, the weather, environments, cities, animals, and holidays * Colourful photographs * Fascinating facts about places and people * Questions that encourage children to think and engage with the maps. The Oxford First Atlas is accompanied by a Teacher's Handbook for practical page-by-page guidance on using the atlas, 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.

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.

In this follow-on to Football Atlas, Space Atlas and Ocean Atlas readers will be taken on a journey to the prehistoric world! Dinosaur Atlas is a richly informative, beautifully illustrated book for dinosaur lovers everywhere, with an exciting new global perspective. Take a trip through time to the prehistoric world! Stare down a Tyrannosaurus Rex in North America. Watch out for Velociraptors' slashing claws in the Gobi Desert. Marvel at the size of the Giganotosaurus in Argentina. On this Amazing Adventure readers will discover the mysteries of dinosaur origins, clues to what they looked like, how they survived, where they lived, and why they became extinct. What did the world look like during the Age of Dinosaurs? What are fossils and how can we learn from them? Who was the largest and most ferocious dinosaur of all? This expansive guide to dinosaurs large and small answers all these questions and more as readers journey around a lost world and come face to face with dinosaurs!

This vibrantly illustrated compendium explores the beautiful diversity of the people who live, work, and love across the USA in this joyful follow-up to The 50 States.Across 51 charmingly illustrated infographic maps, covering every state of the USA from Alabama to Wyoming, We Are The United States celebrates the glorious rainbow of different heritages, religions, hobbies, vocations and cultures that populate this great country. Say "ha'u" to the Hopi people in Arizona, and "xin chao" to Vietnamese Americans living in Orange County, California. Meet veterans in South Carolina, alligator farmers in Louisiana, and astronauts in Texas. Play with gamers at the E3 Expo in Los Angeles, party with drag queens in Atlanta, and ride with mountain bikers in Moab. Alongside an illustrated map, each state's spread features a 'Hall of Fame' highlighting important people from the state's history, as well as 'Spotlight' pull-out illustrations showcasing amazing cultural highlights from the area. Discover the local delicacies enjoyed by each state's residents, and the unique traditions and celebrations that have been born on and brought to America's shores. Brush up on key stats and facts about each state's population, and learn about the powerful history of the people of this one nation, indivisible, the United States. The 50 States series of books for young explorers celebrates the USA and the wider world with key facts and fun activities about the people, history and natural environments that make each location within them uniquely wonderful. Beautiful illustrations, maps and infographics bring the places to colourful life. Also available from the series: 50 Trailblazers of the 50 States, Only in America, Only in America Activity Book, Only in California, Only in Texas, 50 Adventures in the 50 States, and The 50 States.

Beautifully illustrated by Anthony Lewis, First Animal Picture Atlas explains where animals come from and how they live in their habitats. Travel the globe and identify animals in an absorbing look-and-find game. Large, colourful maps show the world's continents and introduce children to important map concepts such as grids, scales and keys. Superb full-page illustrations take readers deeper into the different habitats to provide an early introduction to the basics of ecosystems. This atlas will delight young children and is the perfect reference book for both home and school.

This colourful and cheerful atlas book will introduce young readers to planet Earth's different continents and countries and their famous landmarks, manmade and natural. Each spread contains a fascinating fact about the continent depicted, as well as labelled images of different countries and iconic landmarks.

This special edition in our beautiful "Adventures In" sticker book series takes young readers aged 3 and up on a non-stop tour of the continents, adding fun and humour along the way. Find out fun facts, decorate sticker scenes, add colour and patterns to some iconic sights, and solve puzzles as you travel across the world. There's also a fold-out surprise - a 3D model of the globe to make, decorate and track your globe-trotting adventure. Perfect for keeping young entertained while on the road. Authors: Lonely Planet Kids About Lonely Planet Kids: From the world's leading travel publisher comes Lonely Planet Kids, a children's imprint that brings the world to life for young explorers everywhere. We're kick-starting the travel bug and showing kids just how amazing our planet is. Our mission is to inspire and delight curious kids, showing them the rich diversity of people, places and cultures that surrounds us. We pledge to share our enthusiasm and continual fascination for what it is that makes the world we live in the magnificent place it is. A big adventure awaits! Come explore. Award-winning children's titles from Lonely Planet include The Amazing World Atlas (Independent Publisher Award, Gold for Juvenile Multicultural Non-fiction, 2015), How to Be a Space Explorer (Independent Publisher Award, Silver for Juvenile Non-fiction, 2015), Not For Parents The Travel Book, Not For Parents Paris, Not For Parents London, Not For Parents New York City, and Not For Parents Rome (all Parent Tested Parent Approved winners, 2012). Lonely Planet guides have won the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015.

Die Platinum Laerskool Atlas is 'n kosbare, kleurryke bron wat spesiaal ontwikkel is om leerders aan die betekenis en gebruik van kaarte bekend te stel. Elke kaart, grafiek en foto is met sorg uitgesoek om Geskiedenis en Geografie te verlewendig. Deur vir kinders 'n venster op die wereld buite die klaskamer te open, word leer verryk. Hierdie unieke atlas ondersteun die KABV-kurrikulum. Die samestellers is vak- en onderwysspesialiste wat die behoeftes van Suid-Afrikaanse onderwysers en leerders verstaan. Die Platinum Laerskool Atlas bied: Skakels na die KABV-kurrikulum vir Sosiale Wetenskappe.; Omvattende steun vir Geskiedenis en Geografie.; Die nuutste inligting, statistieke, kaarte en grafieke.; Liggingskaarte, kaartsleutels, lyn- en woordskale, rigtingaanduiders, alfanumeriese ruite en byskrifte, en lengte- en breedtelynpunte; en 'n Volledige indeks van plekname.

The most up-to-date maps and graphs available in a high school atlas; The latest statistical information; Locator maps; map keys; line, word and ratio scales; direction indicators; and alpha-numeric and latitude-longitude grids; Clear guidance on how to use the atlas map skills development support; syllabus grids; complete curriculum coverage for Geography Grades 8 -12, with support for other subjects such as Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Agricultural Sciences, Economics and Tourism.

DISCOVER the facts and DO the activities in this fun geography book all about marvellous maps! Discover and Do! Geography is the perfect introduction to geography for readers aged 7 and up who enjoy getting creative. Each book looks at core geography topics and brings them to life through a lively combination of experiments, craft activities and quizzes. Discover & Do! Maps takes an up-close look at different uses for maps and plans, exploring essential geography topics such as compass points, scale and landscapes. Readers will find information about navigation and map-making skills, and how they can use clues in nature to find their way even without technology. Alongside the facts, readers discover how to design a map of their local area from first-person observation, how to shrink and grow a map, and will even try their hand at making building plans - as an architect does - and much more! Contents of Discover & Do! Maps: What is a map? Bird's-eye view Symbols Making maps Compass points Map lines Scale Landscapes Plans Finding the way Planning a walk Glossary Quiz and Further information Index Titles in the series: By the Sea Caring for Our Earth Maps Mountains Rivers Weather

Turn the pages of this fascinating atlas to take a tour of Britain and Ireland - from the craggy far north of Scotland, to the west coast of Ireland and green fields in the south east of England. Full of famous landmarks, native wildlife, culture and history, plus website links for video tours and more information.

This colourful and cheerful atlas book will introduce young readers to planet Earth's different continents and countries and their animal species. Each spread contains a fascinating fact about the continent depicted, as well as labelled images of different countries and creatures big and small.

This atlas is designed specifically to enhance the understanding of British history since 1700, as well as emphasizing social and economic change. The contributors are all subject specialists who have taught in higher education institutions, and a large proportion of both maps and text is based on their own original research. The combination of maps and text is intended to illustrate not only historical developments, such as the spread of agriculture or the growth of an integrated transport system, but also regional contrasts at points in time. The end product offers support for those historians who question the usefulness of thinking in terms of national economic histories.

This interactive and colourful atlas takes young readers on a hands-on journey all around the world. Each page turned brings a new continent to life with a total of more than 100 flaps to lift, beautifully detailed illustrations, and fun facts about different cultures, species of wildlife and places to visit along the way. Written by Kate Baker and accompanied by wonderful artwork from Liz Kay, learning about the world has never been so fun or easy. Starting your globetrotting adventure in the frozen Arctic tundra of North America, you'll discover where the world's longest skating rink is located, where you can swim with pigs and what exactly 'dog mushing' is. You'll then travel on to South America to meet Amazonian Indian tribes, anacondas, toucans and more. Crossing the Atlantic Ocean to Europe, you'll explore Dracula's spooky castle, the world's biggest snow fort and the story behind Norway's trolls before peeping inside the treasure-filled tomb of Tutankhamun and meeting some of the animal kingdom's world record breakers in Africa. Next, you'll visit the mesmerising Taj Mahal, see where cuddly giant pandas hang out and scare yourself silly with the legend of the 'Kappa' river monster in Asia, then head down under to Oceania for vast coral reefs, Polynesian gods and famous explorers. You'll finish your intrepid journey with a trip to the planet's coldest continent, Antarctica, for tales of South Pole adventurers, wild weather and more. About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

"This is such a great book for primary school age children and a little beyond for finding out about the world, its countries and people" Amazon customer review - Philip's atlas, designed specially to use at home and at school with guidance for parents and teachers - Clear maps and fascinating facts bring geography to life for readers aged 7-12 - Published by Philip's the UK's leading school atlas publisher, in association with the Royal Geographical Society - Quizzes, activity ideas and puzzles to make learning fun - Past winner of the Geographical Association's award for making a significant contribution to geography The atlas is organized spread by spread in the classic sequence: first Europe, then its land neighbour Asia, followed by Africa, Australia and Oceania, North America and South America. Illustrated with captivating full-colour photographs and packed with fact boxes, curiosities, flags, stamps and quiz questions, Philip's RGS Children's Atlas is both fun to use and easy to understand. Now in its 16th edition, Philip's RGS Children's Atlas is a past winner of the Geographical Association's award for making a significant contribution to geography. The atlas was judged "an excellent 'all round' children's atlas with simple yet well-designed maps, well-illustrated with colour photographs. It links places to issues, events and real people, giving a clear sense of place."

Journey through India and explore its incredible diversity in this richly illustrated book, with words from a Costa-winning author. Written by award-winning author Jasbinder Bilan with detailed artwork by Nina Chakrabarti, this is a joyful celebration of India and its incredible people, places and wildlife. Watch elephants bathing from a houseboat in Kerala, marvel at ancient cave paintings in Bhimbetka, wander through Delhi's bustling streets, and ride a train through the snow-capped peaks of the Himalaya. Uncover India's fascinating history and culture, and explore the unique mix of the traditional and modern that makes India the incredible country it is today. "A truly stunning book to pour over for hours." WRD magazine "This colourful, evocative journey through India [...] does a superb job of conveying the vast scale, variety and richness of the subcontinent, touching intriguingly on its wealth of wildlife, food, festivals, dance, scientific innovation and history." Guardian

The Oxford First Atlas is an accessible and informative atlas for young learners in their first years at school. It is completely up-to-date, and features accurate and easy-to-read colourful mapping presented in an accessible visual layout based on research into how young children use maps. It encourages children to learn about their world and develop atlas and map skills. It includes: * A simple introduction to Planet Earth and places around the world * Clear and colourful maps of the world and all the continents * Clear and colourful thematic maps showing coasts, rivers, mountains, the weather, environments, cities, animals, and holidays * Colourful photographs * Fascinating facts about places and people * Questions that encourage children to think and engage with the maps The Oxford First Atlas is accompanied by a Teacher's Handbook for practical page-by-page guidance on using the atlas, 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.

The Oxford Primary Atlas is a clear, bright and informative atlas for all 7-11 year olds. This new edition includes up-to-date country data and easy-to-read colourful mapping, presented in an accessible visual layout based on research into how young children use maps. It features key curriculum themes such as landscapes, water, settlements, connections, and environments. It includes easy-to-use features such as learning statements to summarize each theme, focus panels to prompt independent or group enquiry, innovative grid codes to help children find places listed in the index, colourful photographs to aid children's understanding of map symbols, attractive artwork to provide a 'sense of place', and stimulating graphics to make large numbers easy to understand. This new edition of the Oxford Primary Atlas, specially written to support the requirements of primary geography at Key Stage 2, and incorporating the most popular features of the bestselling Oxford Junior Atlas, uses simple, clear mapping and colourful illustration to create a stimulating and informative atlas for all 7-11 year olds. The Oxford Primary Atlas is also accompanied by the Activity Book for independent work to develop map literacy skills, and the e-Atlas CD-ROM for whole class display on interactive whiteboard.

Dig into the amazing world of dinosaurs! This one-of-a-kind atlas from National Geographic is packed with eye-popping illustrations, incredible fossil finds, and fascinating maps custom made for kids by the world leaders in mapmaking and exploration. More than 250 million years ago, our planet looked and felt a lot different from how it does now. The seven separate continents we have today hadn't yet taken shape. Instead, there was only one "supercontinent" called Pangaea. This was the beginning of the time of the dinosaurs. Journey from the Triassic to the Jurassic to the Cretaceous to find out how Earth slowly shifted over time, and how the variety of dinosaurs ruling the planet changed too. Discover how some of these creatures took to the land and others to water or air, and what their habitats were like. Explore how these prehistoric lands correspond to current locations, and hear from paleontologists about the groundbreaking discoveries they are making in these fossil-rich places today. Experience the Mesozoic world of the dinosaurs as never before. This is one atlas to sink your teeth into! You'll find: * Newly interpreted findings and new art of fan favorites such as T. rex, Triceratops, and Spinosaurus * New info and more recently discovered dinosaurs from less explored parts of the world * Profiles of more than 75 prehistoric creatures * Custom-made, kid-friendly maps of every dinosaur-inhabited continent, from the Pangaea to the modern day, that explain which creatures lived where, what the habitats were like, and where dinosaur bones are being found today. * Eye-popping, full-color illustrations of dinosaurs and the worlds they inhabited.* Profiles of diverse paleontologists from around the world * Special sections introducing the dinosaur family tree, a prehistoric era timeline, the geography of the prehistoric globe, what happened to the dinosaurs, and a dinosaur dictionary. Young paleontologists may also enjoy these other National Geographic books: * You Can Be a Paleontologist! by Scott Sampson * 1,000 Facts About Dinosaurs, Fossils, and Prehistoric Life by Patricia Daniels * National Geographic Kids Readers: T. rex by Andrea Silen * National Geographic Kids Readers: Dinosaurs by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld * Everything Dinosaurs by Blake Hoena * Weird But True: Dinosaurs * Dino Records: The Most Amazing Prehistoric Creatures Ever to Have Lived on Earth * Ultimate Dinopedia: The Most Complete Dinosaur Reference Ever * National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs