National Geographic Student World Atlas, 6th Edition

by National Geographic

Overview

From the map experts at National Geographic comes the sixth edition of the award-winning Student World Atlas—the best resource ever for middle and high school students to become informed global citizens.

This latest edition, created with the help of a geography educator, has everything kids want and need to know about our changing world. Dynamic, user-friendly content includes stunning photos, fascinating facts, charts, graphics, and full-color political, physical, and thematic maps on important topics. This edition includes:
•New thematic maps for every continent
•New and updated infographics
•Updated maps and statistics

Whether it’s used in the classroom, for college prep, or for exploring at home, this atlas will introduce readers to places, people, and issues in their own country and across the planet.

For younger readers, don’t miss the National Geographic Kids World Atlas (6th edition) and the National Geographic Kids Beginner’s World Atlas (5th edition)!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781426373435
Publisher:	Disney Publishing Group
Publication date:	07/05/2022
Series:	National Geographic
Edition description:	6th ed.
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	28,244
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.60(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	12 - 18 Years

About the Author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR: National Geographic and maps go together like latitude and longitude. For more than 130 years National Geographic maps have helped spread geographic knowledge to people around the world. Eye-catching graphic elements give the maps their distinctive look and enhance their readability. National Geographic combines the latest data gathered by space-age technology with innovative mapping techniques to create state-of-the-art political, physical, and thematic maps. Meticulous research and attention to detail have established a standard of excellence that is recognized worldwide.

WRITER/EXPERT Chris Bickel has been an educator for more than 24 years in New Jersey. He is a former geography and U.S. history teacher and currently works as a supervisor of social studies. He is a National Geographic Certified Educator and has consulted with school districts around his state on best practice teaching strategies that help foster in students a deeper sense of stewardship and awe in the places we call home. He is the author of The Nest Seekers, an upper-elementary picture book on outdoor birding and human and environmental interaction.

Table of Contents

Our World

About Earth

Earth in Space 4

Learning About Maps

Map Projections 6

Reading Maps 8

Types of Maps 10

Time Zones 12

Physical Systems

The Physical World 14

Earth's Geologic History 16

Earth's Land & Water Features 18

Earth's Climates 20

Climate Controls 22

Earth's Natural Vegetation 24

Earth's Water 26

Environmental Hot Spots 28

Human Systems

The Political World 30

World Population 32

World Refugees 34

Quality of Life 36

World Cities 38

World Languages 40

World Religions 42

Predominant World Economies 44

World Food 46

World Energy & Mineral Resources 48

Globalization 50

Cultural Diffusion 52

North America 54

Physical & Political Maps 56

Climate & Precipitation 58

Population & Predominant Economies 60

Canada: Physical & Political 62

United States: Physical & Political 64

Mexico: Physical & Political 66

Focus On: Climate and Weather 68

South America 70

Physical & Political Maps 72

Climate & Precipitation 74

Population & Predominant Economies 76

Focus On: Cultural Languages 78

Europe 80

Physical & Political Maps 82

Climate & Precipitation 84

Population & Predominant Economies 86

Focus On: Wolf Population 88

Asia 90

Physical & Political Maps 92

Climate & Precipitation 94

Population & Predominant Economies 96

Focus On: Global Freedom in Asia 98

Africa 100

Physical & Political Maps 102

Climate 8c Precipitation 104

Population & Predominant Economies 106

Focus On: Innovation in Technology 108

Autralia & Oceania 110

Physical & Political Maps 112

Climate & Precipitation 114

Population & Predominant Economies 116

Focus On: Forest Extent 118

Antarctica 120

Physical Maps 122

Focus On: Ice Sheet Thickness 124

Resources

Flags & Stats 126

Metric Conversions & Abbreviations 134

Selected World Facts 135

Glossary 136

Thematic Index 138

Place-Name Index 139

Map Data Sources 143

Illustration Credits 144