Geographic perspectives on U.S. history are developed in six thematic sections: land, people, boundaries, economy, networks, and communities. Five chronological chapters cover historical events from the pre-Columbian era to the present. The atlas is richly illustrated with more than 550 antique, thematic, and political maps, period photographs, and charts and graphs.

Presents world, regional, and thematic maps as well as photographic essays on each continent.

Describes how lion cubs are reared in the wild and some of the hardships they, and other animals like them, encounter.

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.

Created for all global citizens, this universally respected volume of world maps has been completely revised and updated with fascinating visualizations of international trends and global conditions. National Geographic's flagship Atlas of the World, now in its 11th edition, provides authoritative maps of every country, ocean, and region of the world, as well as thematic maps and accompanying graphics showing important population, environmental,...

Maps and text provide information on the geography, industries, and other vital facts of the countries of the world.

Brief text and pictures describe the habits and behavior of a variety of endangered animals. Cartoons explain some of the efforts being made to protect these animals.

This comprehensive historical atlas concentrates on the Mediterranean world but also shows what happened across the globe between A.D. 400 and 1500--from the fall of Rome to the age of discovery. Sumptuously illustrated, it features period works of art, fascinating maps, quotes from medieval figures, close-ups of intriguing artifacts, and rich landscape photographs. For every century, a signature city is spotlighted to represent that era's developments,...