Author : Hammond World Atlas Corporation
Release : 2001
Genre : Reference
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 763/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Hammond Scholastic New Headline World Atlas by : Hammond World Atlas Corporation
Download or read book Hammond Scholastic New Headline World Atlas written by Hammond World Atlas Corporation. This book was released on 2001. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This value-priced atlas is perfect for students. Reflecting the most current status of world nations, it contains 52 pages, of which are detailed, computer-generated maps. New thematic maps of each continent cover topography, population, land use and mineral resources. Each country's political boundary is clearly distinguished with a contrasting band of colour to help make this atlas easy to read. A world statistics chart includes the largest islands, principal mountains, longest rivers, major ship canals and the dimensions of the earth and solar system. This new edition has added a world reference guide with the national flag, area, and capital of each country, as well as a discussion of map projections and how computer-generated maps are created.