Philip's Foundation Atlas (Philip's Atlases)

by Royal Geographical Society (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2001

  $3.25

  The eighth edition of this popular atlas has been fully updated to ensure that it covers the latest geographical issues and information. It covers National Curriculum skills requirements with excellent satellite images of the UK at a range of scales. It includes a regional studies section on Europe and European themes to provide in-depth material as well as focused sections on other key countries studied at this level. Mapping and skills coverage to help raise pupil performance at Key Stage 3. Easy-to-use maps, diagrams and satellite images, including new and improved satellite images of the UK at a range of scales. Thematic maps to support your teaching of key geographical topics. Up-to-date statistics and high quality digital maps. An introduction to atlas skills and map features. Focused sections on Italy, Japan, Kenya, Brazil, South Africa, The Arctic and Antarctica include a range of mapping, satellite images, population statistics and a summary fact box to provide students with more information. Large scale maps of Russia, Japan, Nigeria, Ghana and the USA are included for special project work. Brand new world topographical maps.

• Used

  Paperback
  2005

  $3.91

  Fully revised, the ninth edition of this best-selling atlas contains the latest maps, photographs and satellite images. This essential resource is ideas for use with pupils aged 11-14. A British Isles section includes aerial photographs and satellite images to explain particular features on the maps. A Regional Studies section contains detailed regional maps, charts and satellite images of Europe, Japan, Kenya, South Africa, Brazil, the Arctic and Antarctica, focusing on areas of special interest, such as volcanoes, earthquakes and industry. The extensive World Map section provides larger scale maps of Russia, Japan, Nigeria, Ghana and the USA, and World thematic maps on the environment, people, quality of life, and energy. A helpful index contains longitude and latitude co-ordinates with figure-letter references for ease of use. Clear symbols and scale information accompanies each map. Basic map skills are covered in a useful introductory section.