Examines the Earth's geologic history, climate, vegetation, population, food, economies, and mineral resources, and offers physical, political, and subject maps of each continent.

Contains the latest data, maps of the world, and graphs as well as lively essays about the world, geography-themed games, crosswords, and picture puzzles.

"Your multimedia interactive guide to the world"--Cover.

From the map experts at National Geographic comes the sixth edition of the award-winning Student World Atlas--the best resource ever for middle and high school students to become informed global citizens. This latest edition, created with the help of a geography educator, has everything kids want and need to know about our changing world. Dynamic, user-friendly content includes stunning photos, fascinating facts, charts, graphics, and full-color political, physical, and thematic maps on important topics. This edition includes: *New thematic maps for every continent *New and updated infographics *Updated maps and statistics Whether it's used in the classroom, for college prep, or for exploring at home, this atlas will introduce readers to places, people, and issues in their own country and across the planet. For younger readers, don't miss the National Geographic Kids World Atlas (6th edition) and the National Geographic Kids Beginner's World Atlas (5th edition)!

Get ready for a trip around the world with the fifth edition of National Geographic Kids Beginner's World Atlas, the premier atlas for young explorers looking to learn more about the wondrous planet we inhabit. In this new edition, the map experts at National Geographic have worked with a geography educator to provide: *Large, colorful maps specifically created for readers 7 to 10 years old *Updated facts and statistics about the world's land, people, and animals *Bright, bold photographs *Information on what a map is and how to read a map key *A useful glossary, metric conversion chart, and index *The most up-to-date, relevant information about the world at an age-appropriate level The perfect reference for kids to learn about lands close to home or oceans away--ideal for classroom use, homework help, and armchair exploration! Complete or supplement your atlas collection with the National Geographic Kids Beginner's United States Atlas (3rd edition). And for older readers, don't miss the National Geographic Kids World Atlas (6th edition), the National Geographic Kids United States Atlas (6th edition), and the National Geographic Kids Student World Atlas (6th edition).

Presents an overview of the countries of the world, explaining how to look at a map, where people live n the Earth, and major countries and regions.