Spark our littlest explorers' curiosity about the planet we call home with this fully updated preschool atlas from the map experts at National Geographic. This updated picture atlas ensures that even the youngest explorers have the most current information to help them understand the world. Simple, colorful maps teach kids about Earth's land, water, and countries. Bright, bold pictures and lively, accessible text showcase the world's people, places, and animals. Readers will learn elementary mapping skills and concepts such as the difference between a globe and a map, along with answers to such questions as "What is a continent?" and "Where is the ocean?" Features include: Instructions for how to read and understand a map 4 world maps 7 continent maps United States map Canada map Mexico and Central America map Glossary and pronunciation guide Fun facts sprinkled throughout … and lots more! Little learners will love exploring the great big world with this colorful atlas made just for them! Complete or supplement your atlas collection with the National Geographic Kids Beginner's United States Atlas (4th edition). And for older readers, don't miss the National Geographic Kids World Atlas (6th edition), the National Geographic Kids United States Atlas (7th edition), and the National Geographic Kids Student World Atlas (6th edition).

* 90 pages of stunning world thematic maps cover the vital natural and human topics of today. * Striking satellite images open each continent. * Oceans are mapped from coast to coast, revealing incredible illustrations of depth and seafloor topography. * Each continent receives special economic coverage assessing regional and global activity. * A place-name index includes 55,000 entries. * Extensive "World Facts" section comprises demographic and socioeconomic information, geographic comparisons, and a glossary.

Examines the Earth's geologic history, climate, vegetation, population, food, economies, and mineral resources, and offers physical, political, and subject maps of each continent.