This updated edition of the award-winning classic features current population and economic information for the country as a whole, as well as for each of the 50 states, Washington, D.C., and the territories. Includes charts, Web sites, glossary, and index. Full color.

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

Cartography.

Teacher resources intended to be used with: National Geographic United States atlas for young explorers.

Presents an overview of the countries of the world, explaining how to look at a map, where people live n the Earth, and major countries and regions.