The Ultimate Atlas of Almost Everything - Hardcover

"Mom, Dad, can you tell me about..." Here's the perfect gift for kids interested in...anything! This unique mixture of atlas and encyclopedia will answer any question they can come up with about the world around us. Inside these lively, colorful pages are Earth's secrets, from our place in space to the formation of the continents to geological activity, and an introduction to every kind of wildlife and animal habitat. A presentation of human civilizations throughout history discusses language, clothing, celebrations, and different ways of worship. Maps of every country and many cities--plus the flags of every nation--complete this engaging tour of planet Earth and its inhabitants. Features include: its four books in one--divided into Planet Earth, Wildlife of the World, People and Places, and an Atlas--with an easy-to-follow structure; fascinating facts on subjects ranging from natural history, Earth sciences, and environmental issues, to ancient history, farming, and art; pages filled to bursting with lively, eye-catching photographs and stunning artwork of our solar system, great natural wonders, historical monuments, and animal life; and simple, effective charts and colorful relief maps of the seven continents present information at-a-glance. 128 pages (all in color).