Author: Publisher: Smithsonian ISBN: Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 262
Book Description
This full-color, illustrated atlas offers students and families an inspired, approachable, and interactive view of today's world and the issues facing it. 160 color plates.
Author: Mark Spalding Publisher: Earthscan ISBN: 1849776601 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 337
Book Description
"This atlas provides the first truly global assessment of the state of the world's mangroves. Written by the leading expert on mangroves with support from the top international researchers and conservation organizations, this full color atlas contains 60 full-page maps, hundreds of photographs and illustrations and a comprehensive country-by-country assessment of mangroves. Included are the first detailed estimates of changes in mangrove forestcover worldwide and at regional and national levels, an assessment of these changes and a country-by-country examination of biodiversity protection. The book also presents a wealth of global statistics on biodiversity, habitat area, loss and economic value which provide a unique record of mangroves against which future threats and changes can be evaluated. Case-studies, written by regional experts, provide insights into regional mangrove issues, including primary and potential productivity, biodiversity, and information on present and traditional uses and values and sustainable management."--Pub. desc.
Author: Collins Maps Publisher: Collins ISBN: 9780008320416 Category : Atlases Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
A new, fully updated edition of this popular atlas in the stylish and authoritative Collins world atlas range. Designed in the distinctive Collins style, it is the ideal reference atlas for school, home and business use. Discover more about our world, continent by continent, with this Collins World Atlas, which has been brought fully up-to-date to reflect all recent changes.The highly detailed yet clear and accessible maps give balanced worldwide coverage, and the atlas includes beautifully illustrated thematic pages. Also includes maps of the world's physical features, details of all the world's states and territories, a map of world's time zones, and thousands of facts and key world statistics, including world and continental ranking tables, to enhance your knowledge of the world today.
Author: Collins (Firm : London, England) Publisher: HarperCollins UK ISBN: Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 236
Book Description
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. 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. 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.
Author: Collins Bartholomew Ltd Publisher: Collins Publishers ISBN: 9780007419760 Category : Atlases Languages : en Pages : 127
Book Description
Fully revised and updated reference atlas at a budget price in the exciting Collins world atlas range. This atlas provides more mapping area than any other atlas at this price. Specially designed presentation of maps in a clear accessible form.Fully up-to-date world atlas contains over 70 pages of highly accurate reference maps are presented in the beautiful full-page Collins map style. The recent declaration of Kosovo as an independent countries is shown in the mapping and statistical section. Key statistics, facts and flags for ever country of the world are included in the introductory section giving the user quick access to essential facts. These are supplemented by internet links to the most appropriate websites which provide opportunities for the reader to investigate issues further. Several world ranking tables are given, including highest mountains, deepest lakes and largest countries, making this atlas ideal for quizzes and crosswords. With over 36 000 place names, this atlas gives the user a detailed reference map with extensive worldwide coverage at an excellent price.
Author: Collins Maps Publisher: Collins ISBN: 9780008320416 Category : Atlases Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
A new, fully updated edition of this popular atlas in the stylish and authoritative Collins world atlas range. Designed in the distinctive Collins style, it is the ideal reference atlas for school, home and business use. Discover more about our world, continent by continent, with this Collins World Atlas, which has been brought fully up-to-date to reflect all recent changes.The highly detailed yet clear and accessible maps give balanced worldwide coverage, and the atlas includes beautifully illustrated thematic pages. Also includes maps of the world's physical features, details of all the world's states and territories, a map of world's time zones, and thousands of facts and key world statistics, including world and continental ranking tables, to enhance your knowledge of the world today.
Author: Collins Maps Publisher: Collins ISBN: 9780008436179 Category : Atlases Languages : en Pages : 128
Book Description
"A new fully updated reference atlas in the exciting Collins world atlas range. Great value and contains all the world maps you need in a budget atlas, for family, study and business use. Explore our planet; Clear maps giving balanced worldwide coverage; Key statistics and flags for every country of the world; World time zones maps; Discover more than 36,000 places. Mapping updates include; Country name changes - Czechia (formerly Czech Republic),Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) and North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia); Extensive place name changes in New Zealand, Myanmar and Ukraine; Changes to capital cities in Burundi, Chad, Eswatini, Kazakhstan and Kiribati; Railways in France, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. Motorways in UK and Ireland; New rail and road bridge across Kerch Strait; Everest height updated to 8,849m / 29,032ft"--Publisher's description.
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Author: National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Author: Collins (Firm : London, England)
Author: Collins Bartholomew Ltd
Author: Collins Maps
Author: Collins Maps