Books with author Philip's

The market-leading atlas for pupils at primary schools, Philip's Junior School Atlas has been fully revised for its 10th edition. It is a stimulating and authoritative first introduction to the world of maps, and is recommended for Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum. The introductory section describes the meaning of scale, how to measure distances using the maps, and explains the symbols on the maps. The following section is devoted to the United Kingdom and Ireland. Thematic maps cover topics such as mountains and rivers, climate and weather, population and cities, farming and fishing, industry and energy, transport, tourism and conservation. Regional maps of England and Wales, Scotland and Ireland complete this section. The rest of the atlas is made up of world thematic maps and world continental maps. Included are topics such as the world's climate, vegetation, agriculture, energy sources, and environmental concerns, such as global warming. A simple letter-figure index completes the atlas - a useful introduction to help the young reader find his/her way around the maps.

Published in association with The Royal Geographical Society.Now in its 99th Edition, Philip's Modern School Atlas is an essential reference work for secondary education (14-18 year-olds), suitable for Key Stage 4, GCSE, A-Level and international schools. The contents are divided into sections for ease of use, with each page colour-coded for rapid reference. There is a special section covering the United Kingdom and Ireland. With physically coloured maps, this is highly accurate mapping of the UK and Ireland - accompanying the physical maps are thematic maps on numerous key social and economic themes. The middle section is made up of 74 pages of World topographical maps, incorporating continental thematic maps on topics such as climate, population and economics, followed by 30 pages of World thematic maps. Completing the atlas is a section of World social and economic statistics, accompanied by the index to the topographical maps in the atlas, showing letter-figure grid references as well as latitude and longitude co-ordinates. Available in both hardback and paperback formats, Philip's Modern School Atlas 99th Edition is an unbeatable combination of highly detailed physical mapping backed up by numerous tables and thematic maps.

Philip's Essential School Atlas has been specially created for lower-secondary geography students (11-14 year olds). It is ideal for work leading up to GCSE (England and Wales) National Curriculum Key Stage 3, and Scotland's National Qualifications. The maps have been carefully designed so they are uncluttered and easy to read, containing specially selected place names and detail. A clear set of symbols and scale information accompanies each map and there is a useful introductory section covering basic atlas skills, including aerial photographs and satellite images to further explain particular features on the maps. Fully up-to-date, the atlas comprises a 16-page UK and Ireland section and a 42-page World section. Detailed regional maps, charts and satellite images of Europe, Italy, the Middle East, China, Japan, Kenya, USA, Brazil, and the Arctic and Antarctica are included, focusing on areas of special interest for students of geography, such as Japan's volcanoes and earthquakes, conservation in Kenya, and water supply in the USA. Philip's Essential School Atlas is ideal for special project work, featuring an informative section of world thematic maps on the environment, climate change, people, quality of life, and energy. Latitude and longitude co-ordinates are included in the index, alongside figure-letter references.

Philip Snow loves illustrating God's creation. An artist of outstanding ability, his work is accurate, tasteful, and an inspiration to all who see it. The pictures in these colouring books are great fun for children to colour in. Each page contains a Bible quotation as well as some interesting information on the places, flora or fauna illustrated. This is an excellent new series offering superb value for money.

Philip Snow loves illustrating God's creation. An artist of outstanding ability, his work is accurate, tasteful, and an inspiration to all who see it. The pictures in these colouring books are great fun for children to colour in. Each page contains a Bible quotation as well as some interesting information on the places, flora or fauna illustrated. This is an excellent new series offering superb value for money.

Philip Snow loves illustrating God's creation. An artist of outstanding ability, his work is accurate, tasteful, and an inspiration to all who see it. The pictures in these colouring books are great fun for children to colour in. Each page contains a Bible quotation as well as some interesting information on the places, flora or fauna illustrated. This is an excellent new series offering superb value for money.