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Philip's concise atlas of the world / text by Keith Lye.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Octopus Publishing, 2008.Description: 224 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 35 cmISBN:
  • 9780540092536
Other title:
  • Concise atlas of the world [Portion of title]
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 912 L986 2008 22
Summary: Features a handsomely illustrated introduction to world geography - 'The Earth in Space' - and with 128 pages of authoritative world maps, and a comprehensive index, this atlas is highly recommended both for home reference and as a gift. The physical maps give a balanced coverage of the world at well-chosen scales. Includes highly detailed cartography; exceptionally vivid portrayal of landforms. The 48-page 'The Earth in Space' provides a highly accessible introduction to the key subjects in spreads. Highly illustrated with informative photographs, maps and diagrams, it explores such topics as the Universe, stars and constellations, the Solar System and Earth, earthquakes and volcanoes, oceans and deserts, climate and climate change, population, international organizations, agriculture, energy and minerals, trade and commerce, world economies, travel and communications.Summary: Atlas.
Item type: Reference
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Published in association with the Royal Geographical Society and the Institute of British Geographers.

Maps on lining papers.

Includes index.

Features a handsomely illustrated introduction to world geography - 'The Earth in Space' - and with 128 pages of authoritative world maps, and a comprehensive index, this atlas is highly recommended both for home reference and as a gift. The physical maps give a balanced coverage of the world at well-chosen scales. Includes highly detailed cartography; exceptionally vivid portrayal of landforms. The 48-page 'The Earth in Space' provides a highly accessible introduction to the key subjects in spreads. Highly illustrated with informative photographs, maps and diagrams, it explores such topics as the Universe, stars and constellations, the Solar System and Earth, earthquakes and volcanoes, oceans and deserts, climate and climate change, population, international organizations, agriculture, energy and minerals, trade and commerce, world economies, travel and communications.

Atlas.

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