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National Geographic Family reference atlas of the world, cartography, Matthew W. Chwastyk, Jerome N. Cookson, Debbie J. Gibbons, Mike McNey, Gregory Ugiansky ; text, Libby Sander (writer), Shelly Sperry (researcher) ; design, Sanaa Akkach, Debbie J. Gibbons ; editorial, Theodore A. Sickley, Scott A. Zillmer (maps), Moriah Petty (text), Adrian Coakley (photos)

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National Geographic Family reference atlas of the world, cartography, Matthew W. Chwastyk, Jerome N. Cookson, Debbie J. Gibbons, Mike McNey, Gregory Ugiansky ; text, Libby Sander (writer), Shelly Sperry (researcher) ; design, Sanaa Akkach, Debbie J. Gibbons ; editorial, Theodore A. Sickley, Scott A. Zillmer (maps), Moriah Petty (text), Adrian Coakley (photos)

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eng

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Includes bibliographical references (page 397-398) and indexes

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index present

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National Geographic Family reference atlas of the world

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cartographic material

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1136966351

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cartography, Matthew W. Chwastyk, Jerome N. Cookson, Debbie J. Gibbons, Mike McNey, Gregory Ugiansky ; text, Libby Sander (writer), Shelly Sperry (researcher) ; design, Sanaa Akkach, Debbie J. Gibbons ; editorial, Theodore A. Sickley, Scott A. Zillmer (maps), Moriah Petty (text), Adrian Coakley (photos)

Summary

This exquisitely updated edition of National Geographic's popular and reader-friendly Family Reference Atlas features authoritative maps, detailed artwork, and explanatory graphics--an indispensable source of information for inquiring minds, young and old. In these richly illustrated pages, every country in the world is represented by a detailed map within its geographical context and also its flag, key statistics, and secondary maps with environmental and population information. Special sections feature maps and facts about the ocean, the solar system, and the universe beyond. Newsworthy topics from climate change and human migration to languages and digital connectivity are explained in maps, graphics, and photographs Fully indexed, and written to engage all ages, this indispensable atlas belongs in every family library

Table Of Contents

Changing planet -- Wildlife and wild places -- The human journey -- North America -- South America -- Europe -- Asia -- Africa -- Australia and Oceania -- Antarctica -- Oceans -- Space -- Appendix: Abbreviations and metric conversions ; Geographic comparisons : earth, land, human geography, water ; Foreign terms ; Time zones ; Glossary of geographic terms ; Key to flags and facts

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Family reference atlas of the world

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