Packed with illustrated maps, cutaways, cross-sections and superb colour photographs, this large format multi-thematic atlas covers a huge range of topics, including physical geography, world wildlife, history, people, places and art.
The eclectic nature of the work gives ample scope for visual excitement and a host of fascinating features, and provides readers with an informative and entertaining insight into almost every subject on Earth. And completing the work is a specially commissioned atlas of the world, divided by continent and combined with facts, figures and a flag for each country.
AN ATLAS AND ENCYCLOPAEDIA IN ONE!
Visually stunning throughout, this exciting and fact-packed atlas contains a wealth of information on almost every subject on Earth – from natural history, Earth science and environmental issues, to ancient and medieval history, peoples of the world, farming, religions, art and architecture.
Subject areas are divided into three sections – Planet Earth, Wildlife of the World, People and Places.
Each subject is brought to life by fabulous colour artworks, superb photographs and beautifully illustrated and informative maps.
The fourth and final section is an Atlas of the World, with colourful relief maps of the seven continents, plus facts, figures and a national flag for each country.
With 40,000 words of clearly written text, accompanied by 450 fabulous colour artworks, 100 superb photographs and 60 pictorial and location maps, this stunningly illustrated atlas provides a wealth of information on a vast range of subjects.
As much an encyclopaedia as an atlas, it is designed for children with inquiring minds and a thirst for knowledge, ideal both for dipping into or for answering even the most probing questions. The book is divided into sections as follows:
PLANET EARTH
An exciting exploration into how our Earth was formed, the natural forces that shape the land, the effects of climate and weather, and how we are damaging our precious environment.
WILDLIFE OF THE WORLD
A detailed look at the fabulous range of plants and animals that share our planet, from creatures that scale the mountain peaks to those that lurk in the ocean depths.
PEOPLE AND PLACES
A fascinating study of the human world which focuses on ancient and medieval history, historic voyages, festivals and religions, buildings, art and culture.
ATLAS OF THE WORLD
Fully indexed, detailed relief maps of each of the seven continents with facts, figures and flags for each country.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Steve Parker
Author of the 'Planet Earth' section, Steve Parker started his career at London's Natural History Museum, where he worked on exhibitions and their accompanying publications. For the past 12 years he has been a full-time author of nature, science and technology books, during which time he has written or contributed to more than 100 titles. He holds a first class Honours BSc in Zoology and is a Scientific Fellow of the Zoological Society of London.
Sally Morgan
Author of the 'Wildlife of the world' section, Sally Morgan is a biologist and photographer with a particular interest in ecology and the environment. She has considerable teaching experience and has written more than 50 books – for both children and adults – on the environment, natural history and general sciences. Her books sell around the world and have been translated into many languages.
Philip Steele
Author of the 'People and Places' and the 'Atlas of the World' sections, Philip Steele spent the first nine years of his career as an editor in various London publishing houses. Since becoming a freelance writer and editor, he has contributed to a large number of successful children's information books, specialising in topics such as history, countries and people. He holds an Honours BA in Modern Languages, and has travelled widely in Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe and North America.
