Rand Mcnally Schoolhouse Children's Illustrated Atlas of the World

by Rand McNally and Company (NA)

• ISBN13: 9780528934582
• ISBN10: 0528934589
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-06-24
• Publisher: Rand McNally

Summary

The Illustrated Atlas of the World is a must -have for children ages 8-12. This beautiful hardcover edition lets young readers discover the world through vibrant photos and illustrations, lively text, and a variety of up-to-date maps. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

The World
World Timeline	8	(2)
The Basics of Maps and Cartography	10	(2)
How to Use This Atlas	12	(2)
World Climates	14	(2)
World Economies	16	(2)
World Populations	18	(2)
World Physical Map	20	(2)
World Political Map	22	(2)
North America
Introduction	24	(2)
The Land	26	(2)
The People	28	(2)
Canada	30	(2)
United States	32	(2)
Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean	34	(2)
South America
Introduction	36	(2)
The Land	38	(2)
The People	40	(2)
Northern South America	42	(2)
Southern South America	44	(2)
Europe
Introduction	46	(2)
The Land	48	(2)
The People	50	(2)
Northern Europe and Western Russia	52	(2)
Western and Central Europe	54	(2)
Eastern Europe	56	(2)
Southeastern Europe	58	(2)
Africa
Introduction	60	(2)
The Land	62	(2)
The People	64	(2)
Northern Africa	66	(2)
Southern Africa	68	(2)
Asia
Introduction	70	(2)
The Land	72	(2)
The People	74	(2)
Southwest Asia	76	(2)
Russia and Central Asia	78	(2)
East Asia	80	(2)
Southeast Asia	82	(2)
South Asia and the Middle East	84	(2)
Australia and Oceania
Introduction	86	(2)
The Land	88	(2)
The People	90	(2)
The Pacific Islands	92	(2)
Antarctica	94	(2)
Country Flag and Fact File	96	(8)
Glossary	104	(1)
Index	105