Books in World Atlas of series

The island continent of Australia, the nation of New Zealand, and the Pacific islands are home to some of the most unique terrain in the world. Maps, charts, and illustrations make it easy for readers to learn about these countries, from the people who inhabit them to natural features and climate. These atlases will take readers on a unique tour of this fascinating region of the globe.

Get busy with this coloring book packed with maps, global wildlife, cultural activities and exciting adventures from around the world. Travel the world as you color in every continent and decide whether you'd prefer to stay in a treehouse, igloo or a lighthouse, whether you'd prefer to travel by camel, tuk tuk or hot air balloon and whether you'd prefer to party at the Rio Carnival, go trick or treating or row a Viking longship! Then, pull out the oversized fold-out poster and customize your world map with over 50 stickers as you plan your dream trip.

When Oxford's Atlas of the World debuted, it was widely praised for the incredible beauty and accuracy of its maps and for its wealth of geographical information. Now in a new Eighth Edition, it remains the finest top-of-the-line atlas available, with hundreds of stunning full-color, large-format maps produced by Europe's finest cartographers. As in past editions, the Atlas also boasts 66 maps of major metropolitan areas worldwide, an extensive index, and a colorful 48-page Introduction to World Geography, providing a wealth of information on such topics as climate, the greenhouse effect, plate tectonics, agriculture, population and migration, global conflicts, and much more. For the eighth edition, there is an eight-page section of satellite images, providing insight into how cities expand and rivers create life in the desert. It also boasts an innovative new map program-a feature without rival among world atlases--new digital metro mapping with detailed city center plans for more than half of the major cities of the world. These digital maps allow readers to get a much clearer sense of the physical and cultural disposition of important cities, showing major streets and points of interest such as museums, monuments, and other sites of historical or cultural significance. This section also boasts its own 10,000 entry index for instant access to the places readers want to find most. Providing the finest global coverage available, Atlas of the World is the benchmark by which all other international atlases will be measured.

Have you ever thought about what might be happening beneath your feet?Do you stop to think that there may be a whole amazing world of activity going on down there?This book gives you the opportunity to find out just how many different ways people have used the earth, from prehistory to the present day. Discover how and why they have explored it, mined it, lived in it, fought from it and traveled through it. Look beneath the cover to find out how medieval soldiers ‘undermined’ their enemies and to explore what lies beneath New York City’s 500,000 manhole covers.