Hammond World Atlas Fifth Edition Author:Hammond This gorgeous, oversized, full-color atlas is perfect for exploring the world in which we live. Featuring compelling articles, stunning photography, and enhanced Terra-Scape maps that make the topographic features leap off the page, this new edition has been updated to include the latest developments in our changing world. — Features include: — ... more »149; Dramatic, full-color continent openers on current events and subjects, such as Hurricane Katrina and the European Union, illustrated with four-color photos and eye-catching graphics.
Breathtaking new 48-page Satellite Image Section adds a compelling visual perspective of the world's geographical features.
64-page Thematic Section highlights such themes as the Solar System, including information on Pluto's demotion to a "dwarf planet," Tsunamis, including the 2004 disaster in Asia, and Global Warming.
The Map Section--more than 200 accurate, easy-to-read digital maps with striking physical relief , updated to include the two newest nations of Montenegro and Serbia .
Updated population chart and figures--the U.S. has hit the 300 million mark.
Handy reference tools include a World Statistics Chart, Countries of the World with flags and facts (Venezuela and the Democratic Republic of Congo have new country flags), a Glossary of Foreign Terms, and an easy look-up 100,000-entry Master Index .
Hundreds of four-color photographs throughout.« less