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By comparison, the map section of the atlas seems a bit skimpy. Arrangement is by continent, and information is presented in fairly broad strokes. A box containing "Facts and Figures" and a satellite map kick off each continent's section, followed by a physical map, a political map, and thematic maps covering climate, precipitation, population, and economic factors. In "North America," there are also elevation and political maps specific to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. Political maps show little more than major divisions, capitals, and a few other cities. Each continent section concludes with a two-page feature that homes in on a particular theme, for example, the Great Rift Valley in "Africa" and World Heritage sites in "Asia." Following the atlas portion of the volume are a "Countries of the World" section with statistics and flags, a glossary, and a list of Web sites. There are two indexes: one for themes and one for place-names.
If the goal is simply to find a location, this atlas is not the first place a student should look. Since its emphasis is thematic, it doesn't take the place of a more generally useful tool, such as The Kingfisher Student Atlas (2003). However, it provides a good introduction to different mapping concepts. Mary Ellen Quinn
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