Bramwell, Martyn

Discusses technological developments affecting the field of oceanography and the use of marine resources.

Describes the history of sea and air navigation, including the various instruments used in navigating, and current techniques of making sea and air charts.

Describes many different kinds of maps used in daily life including weather, road, and street maps as well as those showing specialized information and even mall directories.

Presents maps of Australia, the islands of the Pacific Ocean, and the continent of Antarctica, and provides information about the geography and natural resources of each nation.

Text and maps present the location, topography, climate, population, industries, religions, languages, and currencies of Africa.

Profiles twenty-five countries in southern and eastern Asia, describing the geography, climate, economy, industries, and agriculture of each, and providing color photos and maps.

Profiles twenty-four countries in northern and western Asia, describing the geography, climate, economy, industries, and agriculture of each, and providing color photos and maps.

Uses various kinds of maps along with text to describe many aspects of the earth including its history and changing conditions.

Photographs, diagrams, and text explain the forces that we call weather and describe our atmosphere.

Examines the physical features and marine life of the world's oceans, their currents and tides, and the methods by which we harvest the seas.