DK Student Atlas [Hardcover]

DK Publishing (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2002 | Age Level: 9 and up

From Aachen, Germany to Zyryanovsk, Kazakhstan and everything in between! Understanding the changing geopolitical world is vital for today's students. This updated edition of DK's revolutionary approach to mapping the world teaches essential map skills while touching on important themes, including, climate, environmental issues, land use, industry, population, and much more.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Where in the heck is Hekimhan? Do they farm sheep on the Shepherd Islands? Is there much tourism in Tours? The answers to these quirky questions (as well as your more standard inquiries) are easily discovered in the DK Student Atlas--a must-have for ardent geographers. This world atlas is divided into chapters that include North America, with an expanded section on the U.S.; Europe; Asia; South America; Africa; Australasia and Oceania; and Polar Regions. Detailed maps and information on landscape, industry, land use, population, climate, and environmental issues are highlighted by clear, colorful graphics and engaging photographs. With sections on latitude and longitude, map projections, how maps are made, and a glossary of geographical terms, this thorough atlas will help students make their way from Azul to Zalim, and wherever else they choose to visit! (Ages 10 and older) --Brangien Davis --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

From School Library Journal

Grade 5 Up-This atlas is distinguished by its attractive graphics. For reference use, however, it is inferior to most of the other tools for this audience, especially Goode's World Atlas 19th Edition (Rand McNally, 1996). The main drawbacks are its limited detail (the DK Student Atlas indexes about 10,000 places as compared to over 30,000 in Goode's) and the small size of the maps.-SD
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: DK CHILDREN; Revised edition (August 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789490528
• ISBN-13: 978-0789490520
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 9.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,018,352 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Student Atlas, June 26, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: DK Student Atlas (Hardcover)

As a parent of two young boys, I find this a very knowledgeable book for them to study the geographic world. I also have to make flight arrangements at work for everyone and it helps me when I have a question. "Where did you say that was"? Well ask no more just look it up. Thank you.