Collins World Atlas Illustrated edition

by Collins Publishers (Creator)

• Used

  Illustrated
  2004

  $3.25

  This atlas provides a comprehensive view of the world through accurate and accessible reference maps, illustrated thematic spreads and detailed world statistics. The maps have been designed and created specifically for this format and provide balanced coverage of the whole world. The highly illustrative world and continental thematic spreads complement the reference maps and provide detailed information on major geographical themes and world issues. Topics, which include climate and weather, the oceans, population, the world economy, health and communications, are presented through maps, satellite images, photographs, statistics and graphics. These are backed up by detailed world statistics on key socio-economic indicators. The comprehensive index contains over 45,000 place names and includes special gazetteer-style entries, which provide key facts about selected places and geographical features around the world. The atlas includes: 92 pages of detailed reference maps of the world; 48 highly illustrated world and continental thematic pages; details of all the world's states and territories; world statistics of major socio-economic indicators; and an index to over 45,000 place names.

• Used

  Paperback
  2005

  $4.10

  The new, seventh edition of this best-selling budget atlas in the stylish and authoritative Collins atlas range. Brought into the new, distinctive Collins style, this is the ideal atlas for school, home and business use. This new edition of the best-selling Collins World Atlas brings the atlas into the new Collins style. The beautifully presented full-page reference maps have been brought fully up-to-date. They provide world-wide coverage, are clear and accessible and retain the accuracy and authority which are characteristic of Collins products. The introductory section includes maps of the world's physical features and countries, key world statistics, details of all the world's countries and a map of the world's time zones. Fascinating facts and Internet links to the most relevant web sites enhance the reader's knowledge of the World. The contents of the atlas have been carefully planned to provide excellent, balanced map coverage and all the essential information required in a budget atlas for family, study and business use. The atlas includes: / 46 pages of fully revised, detailed reference maps of the world / Quick reference maps of the world's countries and physical features / Details of all the countries of the world, including area, population, capital city, languages, religions and currency / Detailed index to over 10 000 place names.