COLLINS SCHOOL ATLAS

Know your world - for ages 11 - 14

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Large new softcover book. 96 pages, published 2008, measures 23 x 31cm with full colous maps, diagrams, photos and illustrations.

Collins School Atlas features 96 pages of clear, easy to read maps, satellite images, an atlas skills section and hundreds of statistics.

This introductory atlas for secondary school students aged 11 to 14 is designed to help students develop map, atlas and data handling skills. An easy to follow introductory 'map and atlas skills' section, useful for both teacher and pupil, is followed by clear, easy to read reference maps presented with locator maps, fact boxes and flags, descriptive text, detailed map keys and photos. For this new edition more detailed reference mapping of the British Isles is included.

Carefully selected focus country studies include mapping on contrasting regions and special topics. The latest available country by country statistics are listed in a separate section and the index includes full latitude and longitude values. The extended world section in this edition covers global issues including climate, population, biomes, earthquakes and volcanoes. Colour coding of the titling and marginalia aids the identification of the sections within the atlas.

The Collins School Atlas reveals a view of the world and its current issues. Features:

• Explain it: Introductory text gives an overview of the topics mapped.

• Think about it: Questions relevant to study topics can encourage discussion.

• Visualise it: Photographs bring our environment to life.

• Sustain it: Find out what is being done to protect the environment.

• Support it: Use internet links to find out more.

• Identify it: Use the key to identify protected and polluted areas.
  
  

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Collins School Atlas for ages 11 - 14