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National Geographic Kids World Atlas
In the new, reduced trim size edition of National Geographic’s award-winning World Atlas for Young Explorers, we’ve punched up the content with the very latest maps, data, and essays about the world and all that is in it. More than 200 color images transport kids to intriguing places, and 115 pages of full-size National Geographic maps help them locate countries, cities, regions, and more.
Created by the most trusted name in cartography, these colorful maps have been custom designed for middle-grade students. Boundaries, place-names, and data reflect the most current information available, and every map appears in the context of surrounding areas to ensure that a full picture of the world develops. Same-size physical and political maps make for easy comparisons and help youngsters understand how physical features influence patterns of human settlement and economic activity. Locator globes and color-coding make it easy for kids to keep track of where they are and quickly navigate from one region to another.
Stunning images from space draw visual links between real-world scenes and cartography. Plus, an interactive Web feature links kids to the Society’s vast archive of maps, articles, photos, videos, music, languages, crafts, quizzes, and more. With a dynamic reference like this, homework has never been so fascinating.
Created by the most trusted name in cartography, these colorful maps have been custom designed for middle-grade students. Boundaries, place-names, and data reflect the most current information available, and every map appears in the context of surrounding areas to ensure that a full picture of the world develops. Same-size physical and political maps make for easy comparisons and help youngsters understand how physical features influence patterns of human settlement and economic activity. Locator globes and color-coding make it easy for kids to keep track of where they are and quickly navigate from one region to another.
Stunning images from space draw visual links between real-world scenes and cartography. Plus, an interactive Web feature links kids to the Society’s vast archive of maps, articles, photos, videos, music, languages, crafts, quizzes, and more. With a dynamic reference like this, homework has never been so fascinating.
192 pages, Paperback
First published July 13, 2010
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Offering K-12 educators resources that align to and support the Common Core State Standards, National Geographic has a long history of providing high-quality informational texts suitable for primary, upper elementary, and middle school English language arts, social studies, and science classrooms.
Offering K-12 educators resources that align to and support the Common Core State Standards, National Geographic has a long history of providing high-quality informational texts suitable for primary, upper elementary, and middle school English language arts, social studies, and science classrooms.
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April 12, 2020
This is a great starter world atlas for kids, though it is now out of date (e.g. this was published before South Sudan’s independence) and should be supplemented for anyone looking to use it as a reference.
October 12, 2020
I have the 2013 edition of this atlas and really like it a lot. I always find something new to behold when I open it up. Just one thing bothers me that I find to be a disservice to the North American children it appears to be intended for, and that regards Mexico. Whereas Canada and The U.S. have their states and capitals delineated twice (pp. 57, 62-63, 64-65), Mexico’s 23 administrative states are not. Do the whole continent! Okay if we don’t see where Brittany ends and Normandy begins in France, though we do see Australia split up into its states and territories (but then there’s so few on a whole continent). But to better help identify a neighbor, I hope future versions will map Mexican states.
April 4, 2022
Bedtime reading with the kiddo.
June 23, 2012
Name: Brandi Plumlee, LME 508
National Geographic. (2010). NG kids world atlas. Washington, D.C: National Geographic Society.
Cost: $9.32 (Barnes and Noble)
Dewey/Call Number: G1021 .N43 2010 (Library of Congress)
Reading Level: 8-12 years
Category: Elementary Level/Non-fiction Reference-Atlas
Review Citation: (Not available)
Description: A world map for children ages 8-12. It will allow them to learn about the world they live in and interesting places around the world. The book also contains a weblink to other resources that the students can use to learn about the world.
Relevance and Relationship: I choose this book because the library I worked in only had adult versions. The versions they had were also slightly out of date. This book will help the younger generations learn about the world they live in a way that they can easily understand.
Purpose: The purpose of the book is to help the students learn about the world. This book also appealed to me because I teach social studies. It will help students learn about different countries and cultures.
Validity: The book was published by the National Geographic Society. The name only lets you know that the source is a good one. They have been publishing there magazine and other resources for many years. This book is up to date being published in 2010.
Format: Print Reference- Atlas
Arrangement and Presentation: This atlas has 192 pages. It is also in color and has several full size maps that the students can use to learn about new places. It also contains color photos from around the world. It also came with a web link that will provide more information.
Diversity: This book provides information on countries throughout the world. It will give the students an understanding of different cultures and countries in our world.
National Geographic. (2010). NG kids world atlas. Washington, D.C: National Geographic Society.
Cost: $9.32 (Barnes and Noble)
Dewey/Call Number: G1021 .N43 2010 (Library of Congress)
Reading Level: 8-12 years
Category: Elementary Level/Non-fiction Reference-Atlas
Review Citation: (Not available)
Description: A world map for children ages 8-12. It will allow them to learn about the world they live in and interesting places around the world. The book also contains a weblink to other resources that the students can use to learn about the world.
Relevance and Relationship: I choose this book because the library I worked in only had adult versions. The versions they had were also slightly out of date. This book will help the younger generations learn about the world they live in a way that they can easily understand.
Purpose: The purpose of the book is to help the students learn about the world. This book also appealed to me because I teach social studies. It will help students learn about different countries and cultures.
Validity: The book was published by the National Geographic Society. The name only lets you know that the source is a good one. They have been publishing there magazine and other resources for many years. This book is up to date being published in 2010.
Format: Print Reference- Atlas
Arrangement and Presentation: This atlas has 192 pages. It is also in color and has several full size maps that the students can use to learn about new places. It also contains color photos from around the world. It also came with a web link that will provide more information.
Diversity: This book provides information on countries throughout the world. It will give the students an understanding of different cultures and countries in our world.
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November 30, 2013National Geographic Society (U.S.). (2013). National Geographic kids world atlas.
Professional Review: McGuire, B. (2011). NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS ALMANAC 2012. School Library Journal, 57(10), 88-89. (2013). Washington, D.C: National Geographic.
Reference Type: Geographical References
Call Number: 912
Content Scope: This almanac is recommended for grades 3 through 8 and includes color photographs and maps. It also includes information about animals, nature, history, and cultures.
Accuracy Authority Biased: National Geographic
Arrangement and Presentation: This 352 page almanac is arranged in 10 sections with catch titles such as "Your World 2012," "Awesome Adventures," and "Geography Rocks." Homework help sections are included to assist student with writing letters, conducting research, and giving speeches.
Relation to Similar Works: The library collection also includes National Geographic World Atlas for Young Explorers which presents world, regional, and thematic maps as well as photographic essays on each continent.
Timelessness and Permanence: There are online features called “Cool Clicks” in the book which are links to blogs, pictures, trivia, and articles which are updated regularly allowing giving this atlas a certain timelessness.
Accessibility/Diversity: The atlas includes Quick Response codes which are on pages through out the book and can be scanned by a smart phone for more information on the topic. School Library Journal recommends this atlas as a starting point for projects and introducing certain concepts included in the book and may even be a reference to be included in the circulating collection.
Cost: $21.95 each edition
Professional Review: McGuire, B. (2011). NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS ALMANAC 2012. School Library Journal, 57(10), 88-89. (2013). Washington, D.C: National Geographic.
Reference Type: Geographical References
Call Number: 912
Content Scope: This almanac is recommended for grades 3 through 8 and includes color photographs and maps. It also includes information about animals, nature, history, and cultures.
Accuracy Authority Biased: National Geographic
Arrangement and Presentation: This 352 page almanac is arranged in 10 sections with catch titles such as "Your World 2012," "Awesome Adventures," and "Geography Rocks." Homework help sections are included to assist student with writing letters, conducting research, and giving speeches.
Relation to Similar Works: The library collection also includes National Geographic World Atlas for Young Explorers which presents world, regional, and thematic maps as well as photographic essays on each continent.
Timelessness and Permanence: There are online features called “Cool Clicks” in the book which are links to blogs, pictures, trivia, and articles which are updated regularly allowing giving this atlas a certain timelessness.
Accessibility/Diversity: The atlas includes Quick Response codes which are on pages through out the book and can be scanned by a smart phone for more information on the topic. School Library Journal recommends this atlas as a starting point for projects and introducing certain concepts included in the book and may even be a reference to be included in the circulating collection.
Cost: $21.95 each edition
February 25, 2015
Nonfiction/Twin Text Entry 2
Fiction Book Pairing:
Paul O'Leary: Overseas Adventures
By Michael Mardel
I decided to couple the Kids' World Atlas with Mardel's 'Paul O'Leary: Overseas Adventures' because a middle school boy tours six different countries in the storyline. The age group would be intriguing for intermediate students that are soon graduating to the middle school and are curious or excited. The fact that someone they can relate to is traveling the world may peak their interest to learn about those places. I chose not to pair with any book series where the main character (kid) travels to one location per book, because I thought that may not be enough to draw the student into the Atlas. They may look up one place and then put the book down. However, Paul O'Leary travels to 6 countries which will have the students flipping through the Atlas and hopefully building a big enough interest base to continue reading even after they finish the 6 countries. Mardel has written more books starring Paul, so if the student enjoys the author or the character, there are more texts we can suggest.
Fiction Book Pairing:
Paul O'Leary: Overseas Adventures
By Michael Mardel
I decided to couple the Kids' World Atlas with Mardel's 'Paul O'Leary: Overseas Adventures' because a middle school boy tours six different countries in the storyline. The age group would be intriguing for intermediate students that are soon graduating to the middle school and are curious or excited. The fact that someone they can relate to is traveling the world may peak their interest to learn about those places. I chose not to pair with any book series where the main character (kid) travels to one location per book, because I thought that may not be enough to draw the student into the Atlas. They may look up one place and then put the book down. However, Paul O'Leary travels to 6 countries which will have the students flipping through the Atlas and hopefully building a big enough interest base to continue reading even after they finish the 6 countries. Mardel has written more books starring Paul, so if the student enjoys the author or the character, there are more texts we can suggest.
October 14, 2012
A comprehensive atlas which presents the earth and pages for each continent using a variety of maps and photographs. Text boxes introduce readers to a wide range of interesting facts and features.
National Geographic has presented an attractive and interesting collection of information for readers to explore beginning with a view from space and moving through each continent with maps, diagrams and photographs. Readers will enjoy the links from the book to the National Geographic website for connected audio files, videos, games, and additional photos.
Recommended: 8- 12 years
Subject/Theme: geography, maps, culture
Curriculum: geography, social studies
Www.nationalgeographic.com/kids-world...
National Geographic has presented an attractive and interesting collection of information for readers to explore beginning with a view from space and moving through each continent with maps, diagrams and photographs. Readers will enjoy the links from the book to the National Geographic website for connected audio files, videos, games, and additional photos.
Recommended: 8- 12 years
Subject/Theme: geography, maps, culture
Curriculum: geography, social studies
Www.nationalgeographic.com/kids-world...
November 11, 2015
This book is an excellent resource for any classroom. It is filled to the brim with photographs and illustrations demonstrating the earth's role in space, natural disasters, and other processes in nature. This book further divides the earth into physical and political maps. The atlas then further divides the earth by continents, explaining agricultural trends, highlighting cultural traditions from different countries, provides statistical data, and shows specific landmarks and landscapes. This atlas is a very comprehensive book that would be great to use in a social studies lesson, student centers, or just for students who are interested in geography.
July 13, 2015
I really like this book because it is outstanding and I would really like to read this book sometime.
December 23, 2018
What a beautiful book--totally transporting.
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