National Geographic United States Atlas for Young Explorers (New Millennium) [Hardcover]

National Geographic (Author), The National Geographic Society (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: New Millennium

This atlas provides children ages eight to twelve and their families with a high quality atlas of the 50 states, the district of Columbia and the US commonwealths and territories.'

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Spacious skies, purple mountains, amber waves of grain... America has a lot to offer, and the National Geographic United States Atlas for Young Explorers shows it all. With easy-to-read maps, lush full-color photos and illustrations, and fascinating details about each region of the country, it's obvious that this is a National Geographic endeavor. Political and physical maps show the entire U.S., while thematic maps cover such topics as population and territorial growth. In addition, each state has its own precisely illustrated two-page map, along with information on the capital; population; agriculture and industry; state flag, bird, and flower; and much more. Symbols indicate where national trails, economic activities, natural landmarks, and other points of interest are to be found. Big, enthralling photos of New England mountains, Texas tornadoes, and mazelike Los Angeles freeways bring the landscape to life, for better or worse.

While young explorers spend hours lost in the wonders of the nation, parents and teachers can rest easy, knowing they can rely on the National Geographic Society's well-known standards of accuracy and excellence. A great companion to the National Geographic World Atlas for Young Explorers, this impressive volume is a stellar resource for every schoolchild, from sea to shining sea. (Ages 8 to 12) --Emilie Coulter

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-6-For children who are just learning to navigate their way around their own communities, understanding maps can be a challenge. These oversized books will be useful guides to their first forays into the larger world. The Beginner's World Atlas starts by looking at a house, its street, and the surrounding neighborhood, showing how they appear on a map. In simple language, it explains what a physical map is and provides an example of one. Clear, full-color photographs offer views of what the different land features depicted on such a map might look like. The political map receives similar attention. For each continent, both types of maps are provided along with large, often stunning photos depicting landscapes, famous sites, and native peoples. Brief statements note the countries, cities, peoples, languages, and diversity within these areas. A few extra pages are devoted to North America. Once children have absorbed the lessons of this book, they will be ready for the United States Atlas. Introductory material explains how to read a map while crisp, full-color photographs and a physical map provide an overview for each region of the U.S. They are followed by political maps (often double page) of each state. These profiles include a short descriptive text and some essential facts and statistics. Additional sections look at the "Territories" and "Federal Lands." High-quality illustrations and excellent maps characterize both of these titles. They will be wonderful resources for novices and excellent teaching tools.
Daryl Grabarek, School Library Journal
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0792271157
• ISBN-13: 978-0792271154
• Product Dimensions: 13.8 x 10.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,233,356 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for the entire family!, June 1, 2000

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Shebo (Granite Falls, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: National Geographic United States Atlas for Young Explorers (New Millennium) (Hardcover)

I was looking for an atlas for my 10-year old and 8 year-old and have been very impressed with this book. This book includes a section with general information on the U.S. including:types of vegetation, the natural environment, federal lands, endangered species, time zones, territorial growth, population, and transportation. The remainder of the book is divided up by region. Each region section begins with a "physical" map showing the major landforms and state boundaries. Two pages of beautiful photographs that you associate with National Geographic publications follow. The state maps are large and include icons of important economic activities. The state motto, population, bird, and plant are also included.

This has been an invaluable resource for our family. Our kids were most impressed by the pages showing where natural disasters such as volcanoes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes can occur. My 10-year old's teacher was so impressed with this book, she plans to order it for classroom use.