"An excellent world atlas. Very illuminating, good colours, clear texts...good glossary and, last but not least, up-to-date". Amazon customer review · The market-leading world atlas for work, study or leisure · Great value for money and top seller on Bookscan in this price range. · 96 pages of authoritative world maps, physical and political · 70 city maps in the fascinating World Cities section, with full-page satellite images for 10 great cities · Over 35,000 place name index · Special 32-page introductory section - 'The World in Focus' - covers key geographical themes such as the Earth's position in the Solar System, the structure of the Earth, climate and weather, the environment, population, resources, economics and international organizations. Vital information on topics covered in geography, humanities and economics courses. The information-packed World Atlas from Philip's, published in association with the Royal Geographical Society has been fully updated for this new 2021 edition.

Published in association with the Royal Geographical Society, the authoritative Philip's Complete World Atlas presents the world in cartography of exceptional quality.The large section of physical and political maps - fully revised and updated - have been selected to provide balanced coverage of the continents, while giving prominence to densely populated and economically or strategically important areas. Projections and scales have been chosen to maximize legibility and minimize distortion over the largest regions.Acclaimed by geographers everywhere, Philip's physical maps combine relief shading with layer-coloured contours to give a stunning visual impression of the Earth's surface, while charting physical features, settlements and communications with meticulous accuracy.Included also is a superb 26-page 'Images of Earth' section, showing 25 of the world's most important cities and regions in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia and the Americas in breath-taking satellite imagery.In addition, the atlas features a series of fascinating maps depicting our ocean seafloors in stunning detail.Completing the atlas, and with full latitude and longitude co-ordinates along with letter-figure grid references, the extensive index of over 64,000 names includes geographical features such as mountains, rivers, lakes and deserts, as well as provinces, towns and cities.

"An excellent world atlas. Very illuminating, good colours, clear texts...good glossary and, last but not least, up-to-date". Amazon customer review · The perfect world atlas for work, study or leisure · Great value for money · 96 pages of authoritative world maps, physical and political · 70 city maps in the fascinating World Cities section, with full-page satellite images for 9 of the cities featured complete this section. · 35,000 place name index · thematic section providing information on topics covered in geography, humanities and economics courses, · 32-page introductory section - 'The World in Focus' - covers key geographical themes such as the Earth's position in the Solar System, the structure of the Earth, climate and weather, the environment, population, resources, economics and international organizations. The information-packed World Atlas from Philip's, published in association with the Royal Geographical Society has been fully updated for this new, 2019 edition

With more than 550 maps and graphics, all completely revised, this atlas provides accurate coverage of the whole world. Introductory sections for each continent are also fully updated and feature stunning images that portray unique physical geography and highlight the sprawling extent of major cities. The flags and country facts at the end of each continental section reflect the latest statistics from national and international sources.

Packed with the latest statistics and filled with clear cartography, the Philip's RGS Atlas of the World gives a striking view of the Earth's surface and its many complexities and treasures. "This atlas brilliantly captures what a precious and impressive place we live in." Michael Palin " Beautifully put together, lavishly laid out. In a word - sumptuous!" Tim Marshall author of Power of Geography "A veritable encyclopaedia of geographic and demographic information, profusely illustrated... Extraordinary." The New York Times Nearly 200 pages of fully revised ultra-clear maps and satellite imagery reveal the full shape of Earth's surface. This edition includes the special feature, 'Biodiversity on the Brink', which examines threats such as habitat destruction and climate change. The extensive front section contains a Gazetteer of Nations that has been comprehensively checked and updated to include recent economic and political changes. New for this edition is an illustrated guide on the whole world's essential physical facts - the highest peaks, longest rivers, deepest oceans, etc - an at-a-glance reference for all. Updated World Geography section includes new maps on urbanization, vital health issues (alcohol consumption and prevalence of tobacco use). World city plans: 70 of the world's greatest cities shown in detail with locations of prominent public buildings and largest museums and galleries.

- The 3rd edition of Philip's best-selling atlas for 5 to 7-year olds - Ideal for teaching Key Stage 1, helping to cover geography, history, science, citizenship and literacy requirements - Written by experts Professor David Wright and Rachel Noonan - Published in association with the Royal Geographical Society - 50 pages of clear, child-friendly maps showing our world today - Countries brought to life with flags, illustrations and photos - Bold text, simple words and short sentences to encourage reading skills - Starts with the Earth as a Planet then zooms into each of the world's regions with maps and illustrations - Numbered balloons on each map link to photos of real place Fully revised and updated, the new edition Philip's Infant School Atlas is intended for children in the early stages of reading, aged between 5 and 7 years old, with simple text to explain what is happening on the maps and illustrations to the young children. The atlas contents have been designed to be compatible with National Curriculum Key Stage 1 expectations. Clear, child-friendly maps are combined with fascinating photographs and facts about the world to provide essential geographical information for young children. 'Balloons' link photos of real places to each map. Guidance is given at the beginning of the atlas on how to use the maps, encouraging the early development of map skills and knowledge of the world. An index to the maps plus an illustrated glossary complete the atlas. Each colourful spread is illustrated with fascinating colour photographs and packed with fact boxes, curiosities, flags, stamps and simple quiz questions. Philip's Infant School Atlas is both fun to use and easy to understand. The text is simple and uncomplicated, and will encourage early reading skills to develop in the children.