DK First Atlas: A First Reference Guide to the Countries of the World (DK First Reference)

The DK First Atlas brings each continent and country to life, making geographic concepts easy to understand. Packed with detailed pictorial maps specially designed for young readers, this First Reference title is an invaluable learning tool for home and elementary school.

Anita Ganeri is an award-winning author of children's nonfiction, writing mainly on the subjects of the natural world and geography. A graduate of Cambridge University and a recipient of the Geographical Association Silver Award, her books include DK First Atlas, coauthored with Chris Oxlade, and the DK Readers titles First Day at Gymnastics and The Story of Columbus.Formerly a civil engineer, Chris Oxlade is an English author and illustrator of children's nonfiction, with more than 200 titles under his belt. He is the coauthor with Anita Ganeri of DK First Atlas and the coauthor with David Ballheimer of Eyewitness: Olympics.