Philip's RGS Modern School Atlas

Author: Philip's Maps
Publisher: Philip's
ISBN: 1849076987
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 190

Book Description
- Britain's best-selling school atlas - now in its 101st edition - Recommended for Key Stage 4, GCSE and A-level in England and Wales (Scottish National Qualifications/Highers) and international schools. - Fully updated to reflect the latest changes in the curriculum - Published in association with the Royal Geographical Society - Combines superb digital maps of Britain and the world with up-to-date thematic maps - Country-by-country statistics on population, land use, trade, tourism, energy, wealth and much more - World Themes Section - from volcanoes and earthquakes to population trends, languages and religions, all the key aspects and statistics of geography are explored and explained - Plus a special section on how satellite imagery is used to interpret global, environmental and urban patterns of change Britain's best-selling secondary school atlas, now in its 101st Edition. The contents are divided into colour-coded sections for rapid reference. The physical maps of the United Kingdom and Ireland are accompanied by thematic maps on numerous key social and economic themes. World topographical maps, with thematic maps on topics such as climate, population and economics, are followed by 30 pages of World thematic maps. Completing the atlas is a section of World social and economic statistics, and an index with letter-figure grid references as well as latitude and longitude co-ordinates. Available in both hardback and paperback formats, Philip's Modern School Atlas 101st Edition is an unbeatable combination of highly detailed physical mapping backed up by enlightening thematic maps.

Reducing Environmental Cancer Risk

Author: Suzanne H. Reuben
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437934218
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
Though overall cancer incidence and mortality have continued to decline in recent years, cancer continues to devastate the lives of far too many Americans. In 2009 alone, 1.5 million American men, women, and children were diagnosed with cancer, and 562,000 died from the disease. There is a growing body of evidence linking environmental exposures to cancer. The Pres. Cancer Panel dedicated its 2008¿2009 activities to examining the impact of environmental factors on cancer risk. The Panel considered industrial, occupational, and agricultural exposures as well as exposures related to medical practice, military activities, modern lifestyles, and natural sources. This report presents the Panel¿s recommend. to mitigate or eliminate these barriers. Illus.

Philip's RGS World Atlas

Author: Philip's Maps
Publisher: Philip's
ISBN: 9781849075619
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 264

Book Description
"An excellent world atlas. Very illuminating, good colours, clear texts...good glossary and, last but not least, up-to-date". Amazon customer review · The market-leading world atlas for work, study or leisure · Great value for money and top seller on Bookscan in this price range. · 96 pages of authoritative world maps, physical and political · 70 city maps in the fascinating World Cities section, with full-page satellite images for 10 great cities · Over 35,000 place name index · Special 32-page introductory section - 'The World in Focus' - covers key geographical themes such as the Earth's position in the Solar System, the structure of the Earth, climate and weather, the environment, population, resources, economics and international organizations. Vital information on topics covered in geography, humanities and economics courses. The information-packed World Atlas from Philip's, published in association with the Royal Geographical Society has been fully updated for this new 2021 edition.

Philip's World Atlas

Author: PHILIP'S MAPS.
Publisher: Philip's
ISBN: 9781849075176
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 264

Book Description
"An excellent world atlas. Very illuminating, good colours, clear texts...good glossary and, last but not least, up-to-date". Amazon customer review · The perfect world atlas for work, study or leisure · Great value for money · 96 pages of authoritative world maps, physical and political · 70 city maps in the fascinating World Cities section, with full-page satellite images for 9 of the cities featured complete this section. · 35,000 place name index · thematic section providing information on topics covered in geography, humanities and economics courses, · 32-page introductory section - 'The World in Focus' - covers key geographical themes such as the Earth's position in the Solar System, the structure of the Earth, climate and weather, the environment, population, resources, economics and international organizations. The information-packed World Atlas from Philip's, published in association with the Royal Geographical Society has been fully updated for this new, 2019 edition

DK Children's Encyclopedia

Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465494472
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304

Book Description
The ultimate book of knowledge for kids aged 7 to 9, this thorough children's encyclopedia contains all the homework answers your kids will need, explained clearly and checked by experts. An engaging, traditional-style general reference book for kids covering all the key subjects including Arts, People, History, Earth, Nature, Science, Technology, Space, and the Human Body in alphabetical order. This encyclopedia for children is a must-have resource for every student's shelf, with age-appropriate, jargon-free text accompanied by stunning, detailed images covering over 240 topics all in one place, from science and nature to history and the arts. Essential for any child who wants to discover as much as possible about the world around them. Packed with information, each single-page entry in this fabulous kid's encyclopedia features a key topic explained in a concise manner accompanied by gorgeous visuals, fun facts about the world and extensive cross-references revealing the links between subject areas. Kids can learn about Ancient Rome, chemistry, evolution, microscopic life, robots, Vikings, and so much more. Written, edited, and designed by a team of experts, vetted by educational consultants, and properly levelled to the reading age, this is the ultimate knowledge book for kids. Explore, Wonder And Learn! The ultimate illustrated children's encyclopedia is packed with thousands of incredible and essential facts on favourite subjects! Beautiful illustrations, colourful maps, and magnificent photographs bring every single page to life. Inspiring and informative, the DK Children's Encyclopedia is a book of wonder that will absorb and engage children of all ages. This kid's educational book covers topics like: - Storytelling, changing the world, music and war - Films, technology, inventions, food and clothes - Explorers, planets and pets - And so much more!

Klara and the Sun

Author: Kazuo Ishiguro
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0593318188
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273

Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Once in a great while, a book comes along that changes our view of the world. This magnificent novel from the Nobel laureate and author of Never Let Me Go is “an intriguing take on how artificial intelligence might play a role in our futures ... a poignant meditation on love and loneliness” (The Associated Press). • A GOOD MORNING AMERICA Book Club Pick! Here is the story of Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, who, from her place in the store, watches carefully the behavior of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass on the street outside. She remains hopeful that a customer will soon choose her. Klara and the Sun is a thrilling book that offers a look at our changing world through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator, and one that explores the fundamental question: what does it mean to love?

New Oxford Grammar Tree 1

Author: Indranath Guha
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780198082460
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description

Levels 3-4 English: Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation Skills

Author: Jane Cooper
Publisher: Hodder Gibson
ISBN: 1471868621
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 140

Book Description
Syllabus: CfE (Curriculum for Excellence, from Education Scotland) and SQA Level: BGE S1-3: Third & Fourth Levels Subject: English Focus specifically on RUAE skills at Third and Fourth Levels with this popular book from Jane Cooper, comprising examples, models and active learning tasks, plus 15 practice assessments. Designed for use in BGE (S1-S3), this book helps students to: br” Develop their close reading skillsbrbr” Understand the distinction between key ideas and supporting detailsbrbr” Analyse writers' language and style via a broad range of text extractsbr

Know Geography World Atlas Grades 9-12

Author: Rand McNally
Publisher: Rand McNally
ISBN: 9780528018947
Category : Geography
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Featuring 15 current physical, political and thematic maps; packed with photos, charts, infographics. Includes Handbook of Map Skills and glossary of atlas terms.

National Union Catalog

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Union catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 702

Book Description
Includes entries for maps and atlases.