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National Geographic Student Atlas of the World: Revised Edition

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National Geographic has taken their award winning atlas to another level with the current revision. Whether you are a teacher, student, or parent, this atlas will open the world in a manner that is fascinating, informative, and enjoyable.

If you are looking for a volume that will tell you about political entities like the European Union and when, for example, Denmark joined (1973) Greece (1981); Where refugees and asylum seekers are located; Globalization as it pertains to the internet and cell phone use; Areas of world conflict, interspersed with maps and graphs that are useless and outdated and excellent "up close and personal" photos of closed beaches and oil spills all wrapped up with accompanying, not very subtle verbiage that has a directed political point of view, this IS the tome for you. However, if you are looking for a traditional atlas which shows clearly defined borders, and how, for example rivers might run through various states, like the Mississippi, or through countries, like the Amazon River or where the Khyber Pass is located or for that matter Springfield, IL, and an atlas that presents maps with facts as they are without interjecting comments and points of view, you will be sadly disappointed with this atlas. Frankly, the only positive things I can say about this atlas is it isn't expensive or too heavy!

The teacher leading the practice for the bee even wanted to know where my daughter got this book!

This book helped me study for geography. Good information and facts. Will use often for reference.

This book is an excellent reference guide for a geographical understanding of the world. I travel a great deal and I consult this book before I go; it's a big help.

I think the book is a great resource, easy to understand and purchased well. I would highly recommend this book.