Scholastic Atlas of the World

The Scholastic Atlas of the World puts a wealth of information at your fingertips. For each country, you will find: * A detailed topographical map showing cities, landmarks, and features like rivers, deserts, mountains, and border countries * Up-to-date information about national flags, population, religions, languages, and currencies * A brief descriptive essay about regional culture and geography * "Discover More" boxes with fascinating and fun facts * Beautiful color photographs that will expand your understanding of various peoples and regions In addition, special graphics throughout the book: * Compare the world's tallest mountains and longest rivers * Show how far away countries are from the United States and how long it would take to get there * Contrast important statistics in the United States to those of other countries * Clarify borders with easy-to-read political maps.Scholastic, Inc. Staff is the author of 'Scholastic Atlas of the World' with ISBN 9780439527972 and ISBN 043952797X.