maps

Provides an exploration of Africa, discussing its climates, wildlife, natural landmarks, industries, sports and more, using maps.

Presents a map of and thematic look at the United States, covering topics such as physiogeographic regions, population and social diversity, and languages and religions, with a full map of each state and eight other territories along with thirty-four city maps, a gazetteer on each state, and avariety of statistics.

Explores the U.S.'s past from a geographical perspective, presenting more than five hundred historical maps from collections around the world and discussing important events and cultural changes.

Presents state, regional, and thematic maps as well as statistics about each state.

Presents a road atlas to the United States, Canada, and Mexico that is printed forty percent larger than a standard atlas and contains mileage and driving times charts.

"From before its earliest settlement to the vibrant metropolis that exists today, the island of Manhattan has always been a place of struggle, growth, and radical transformation. Humans, history, and natural events have shaped this tiny sliver of land for more than 400 years. In Manhattan, travel back in time to discover how a small rodent began an era of rapid change for the island. Learn about immigration, the slave trade, and the people who built New York City. See how a street plan projected the city's future, and how epic fires and storms led to major feats of engineering above and below ground. Through dramatic illustrations, informative sidebars, and detailed maps inspired by historic archives, Manhattan explores the rich history that still draws people from all around the world to the island's shores today. From The Battery downtown up to Inwood, every inch of the island has a story to tell"--From the publisher's web site.

Contains maps and facts about Europe, covering countries, main cities, languages, religions, government, currency, and more.

Contains maps and facts about Africa, covering countries, main cities, languages, religions, government, currency, and more.

Explains using maps and types of maps; shows maps of the United States; and describes different regions, states, historical maps, and modern maps.

Presents the first in a two volume illustrated set that provides an archaeological survey of the city of Rome from prehistory to the early medieval period, focusing on the city's topography, political-administrative divisions, trade and economic production, and more.