Internet-Linked Encyclopedia of World Geography Including Complete Atlas

Usborne Encyclopedias

by Gillian Doherty

A comprehensive geography encyclopedia with complete world atlas, packed with information about our remarkable planet, from its physical characteristics to a continent-by-continent look at the world's peoples and governments.Packed with information about our remarkable planet, from its physical characteristics to a continent-by-continent look at the world's peoples and governments. Richly illustrated with superb photographs, clear explanatory diagrams and 60 pages of detailed, up-to-date maps. Includes information on planet earth, landforms, weather, climate and ecosystems, farming, settlements, manufacturing and global issues, and the peoples and cultures of each continent. Extensive fact file with a gazeteer of states, world records, famous geographers and scientists, time zones, night sky and glossary. Internet links via the Usborne Quicklinks Website to fascinating websites where readers can find further information, take virtual tours and lots more.

Genres: Geography, Reference, Childrens, Science

400 pages, Hardcover

First published October 26, 2001

Reviews

[Laura]

My 7yo pores over this every day.

Some sugar coating of Chinese population policies. I wonder what other inaccuracies are in here (I haven't read it all myself). But I love the way it has whet my children's appetites for knowledge of geography and the peoples of the world.

[Devon Flaherty · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was not particularly useful as an atlas. As always, interesting and pretty, but hard to use as a reference. We used our copy of National Geographic’s Student Atlas of the World more often, even though ours is out of date. Usborne, on the other hand, is always full of pretty things to look at.

[Dean Brickland · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a lot of detail. Touches on many subjects. I wasn't very satisfied with how short each was. I was hoping for more detail. Not for me but others seem to like it.

[Renee Haug · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this with my daughter as part of her 8th grade curriculum. We enjoyed it. The photography enhances the text so much.

[Terry]

Get the review of this comprehensive, handy reference book at the Reading Tub.