Presents a National Geographic Student Atlas of the World, with photographs and graphics of the planet, detailed maps, Web links, thematic indexes on a variety of topics, country flags, and fact boxes.
An introduction to the fundamentals of geography with emphasis on the characteristics of the different kinds of land masses found on this earth. Includes instructions for related projects and activities.
Climb into the magic helicopter and visit Old Faithful, the Grand Canyon, a volcano in Hawaii, the Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock, the rain forests in Indonesia, Mount Everest, the Sahara Desert, Norway, and the Cheddar Caves.
Presents an introduction to rivers and streams, including the effects they have had on human settlements and trade, and the physical geography of the earth; also examines the major rivers in the world, including the Nile, Amazon, and Ganges.
Identifies the notable deserts and steppes of the world and describes their environmental conditions, plants, wildlife, peoples, and ecological issues.
Traces the evolution of the Earth from the origins of the planet to modern times, and includes charts, illustrations, maps, and time lines, as well as a glossary, bibliography, and indexes.
