My First Atlas

Featuring visual explanations of distance, scale, and maps, an atlas designed for children is filled with detailed illustrations giving the impression of flying over the landscape and text and captions providing information about different regions.

As with most DK titles, this is an attractive, if cluttered, mix of maps, drawings, and small photos. The index, glossary, map key, and information about maps make My First Atlas slightly better than Rand McNally's First Atlas. Unfortunately, the DK title is marred by sloppy editing. For instance, readers are asked to locate the Congo River on the map of Africa, but the Congo River is not labeled. This title would serve for browsing, but the minimal amount of information and lack of a locator index make it inappropriate for reference use with even young children.
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