atlases

Maps, illustrations, and text describe various aspects of countries of the world including physical features, population, standards of living, natural resources, industries, environmental issues, and climate.

This atlas provides simple maps of the United States, the world, and the continents and explains map features, such as keys and compass directions.

Maps, photographs, illustrations, and text present information about the continents of the world.

Explores the geographical/ethnographic background, and cultural history of Russia and the former Soviet Union, and features a tour of modern-day regions. Includes a chronological table, over forty maps, and illustrations.

Explores the geographical/ethnographic background, and cultural history of China, and features a tour of modern-day regions. Includes a chronological table, over fifty maps, and illustrations.

Looks at the use and abuse of natural resources region by region, from water to soil, from precious minerals to energy.

A geographical reference work, providing full-color relief maps and descriptive entries for every country in the world. Includes brief information on each country's geography, history, economy, and culture.

Eighteen map spreads show the distribution of the major religions and faiths of the world.

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.