Astronomers from Royal Observatory Greenwich provide an introduction to the world of telescopes, planets, stars, dark skies & celestial maps. This is the perfect beginner`s guide to Astronomy for use in both the Northern & Southern Hemisphere & an ideal companion to the popular yearly month-by-month guide. * How to plan your stargazing * What you can see with your eyes * How to choose binoculars & telescopes & what you can see using them * Help to explore in the Solar System & the Galaxy * Seasonal star charts, constellation charts & specific objects to look for All you need to know to get started in Stargazing & discover the universe. ...

The classic guide to the night sky, now in its fifth edition as part of the authoritative ` Collins Guide` series. A comprehensive guide to all the stars & celestial objects visible with the use of binoculars or an average-sized telescope, this fully revised edition features updated & extended text, enhanced sky charts, & new diagrams & photographs.
Includes:: * Unique yearly planetary data, available as a downloadable web resource * Monthly sky maps of the northern & southern hemispheres, so you can identify constellations & bright stars from various latitudes throughout the year * Descriptions of all the 88 constellations & their stars opposite a specially prepared chart showing the constellation in relation to the surrounding skies * Detailed information on stars, nebulae, galaxies, the Moon & the Solar System * Practical advice on choosing & using binoculars & telescopes In addition to the charts & diagrams, the text is accompanied by many photographs throughout, making this the most practical & comprehensive guide to the night sky.
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Completely new & extended edition of the best-selling Collins Student Atlas. Created specifically for Key Stage 4 students, & a vital tool for all students. Collins Student Atlas (Fifth edition), has been specifically designed for students aged 14-16 years, however its well-researched uncluttered design makes it suitable for all students. This fifth edition has been extensively revised, updated & extended. It features up-to-date reference & thematic mapping, mapping skills, country-by-country statistics & a fully comprehensive index to all names appearing on reference maps. Thematic maps & accompanying graphs & tables adhere strictly to the National Curriculum guidelines & cover topics such as Tourism, Telecommunications, Environmental & socio-economic topics. All maps have been fully updated using the latest statistical information available. The inclusion of a selective list of web addresses on each thematic page ensures students are motivated to explore more deeply into a topic. High quality satellite imagery, which has been selectively used within special topic or study areas, supports data on the maps & is used to illustrate key environmental issues. Extensive lists of statistics for demographic & socio-economic facts provide up-to-date data for students wishing to create their own graphs to support individual geography, tourism, mathematics, economics or IT projects. New features * Development indicators * Pollution hotspots in the Mediterranean Sea * Urban pollution in Italy * World Agriculture * World Urbanization * World Climate Change * Low & Middle Economic Developing Countries * Ecological footprint ...

Completely new & extended edition of the best-selling Collins Student Atlas. Created specifically for Key Stage 4 students, & a vital tool for all students. Collins Student Atlas (Fifth edition), has been specifically designed for students aged 14-16 years, however its well-researched uncluttered design makes it suitable for all students. This fifth edition has been extensively revised, updated & extended. It features up-to-date reference & thematic mapping, mapping skills, country-by-country statistics & a fully comprehensive index to all names appearing on reference maps. Thematic maps & accompanying graphs & tables adhere strictly to the National Curriculum guidelines & cover topics such as Tourism, Telecommunications, Environmental & socio-economic topics. All maps have been fully updated using the latest statistical information available. The inclusion of a selective list of web addresses on each thematic page ensures students are motivated to explore more deeply into a topic. High quality satellite imagery, which has been selectively used within special topic or study areas, supports data on the maps & is used to illustrate key environmental issues. Extensive lists of statistics for demographic & socio-economic facts provide up-to-date data for students wishing to create their own graphs to support individual geography, tourism, mathematics, economics or IT projects. New features * Development indicators * Pollution hotspots in the Mediterranean Sea * Urban pollution in Italy * World Agriculture * World Urbanization * World Climate Change * Low & Middle Economic Developing Countries * Ecological footprint ...

Completely new edition & rebranded edition of the best-selling Collins Longman Student Atlas. Perfectly created for Key Stage 4 students & a vital tool for all students. Collins Student Atlas is a completely new edition of the highly successful Collins Longman Student Atlas. It features 128 pages of up-to-date reference & thematic mapping, 8 pages of World country-by-country statistics & a fully comprehensive index to all names appearing on the reference maps. The Atlas has been specifically designed for students aged 14 to 16, however its well-researched uncluttered design makes it easy for all student use. This new edition features extended map coverage on each page & colour coding has been introduced in the titling & marginalia to create distinct, easy to use sections. Thematic maps & accompanying graphs & tables adhere strictly to the National curriculum & cover topics such as tourism, telecommunications, environmental & socio-economic topics. All maps have been fully up-dated using the latest statistical information available. The inclusion of a list of relevant web addresses on each thematic page ensures students are motivated to explore more deeply into a topic. High quality satellite imagery, which has been selectively used within the special topic or study areas, supports data on the maps & is used to illustrate key environmental issues. Extensive lists of statistics for demographic & socio-economic facts provide up-to-date data for students wishing to create their own graphics to support individual geographical, tourist, mathematical, economic or IT projects. ...

Have you ever wondered where the best places to go are to see leaping salmon, rutting deer, diving gannets, breaching whales or bluebell woods in full bloom? The British Isles are home to some of the richest & most varied wildlife to be found in Europe, & knowing when & where to go is the key to seeing Britain`s natural beauty at its very best. Divided into 50 regions, each accompanied by a detailed map, Where to See Wildlife in Britain & Ireland is packed with essential information on Britain & Ireland`s most exciting conservation sites, from nature reserves in Somerset renowned for their otters, to remote bird sanctuaries in the Highlands of Scotl&, home to the glorious golden eagle. Featuring over 800 sites, including National & Local Nature Reserves, National Parks, RSPB Reserves, Sites of Special Scientific Interest, & Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this highly informative book provides practical advice on the best time to go, how to get there, & what to see, along with suggestions for other places to visit in each area. Plants & animals associated with each site are highlighted throughout, & special features provide insight into the range of habitats you will encounter along the way, from marshes & wetlands to lakes & mountains. With over 500 stunning colour photographs & clear Collins road mapping, Where to See Wildlife in Britain & Ireland allows nature-lovers to plan anything from a fun day out for the family to a two-week tour of Britain`s wildlife treasures. So whether you want to see glow-worms glow in Devon, hares box in Hertfordshire, or sea eagles soar over Skye, this book will get you to the right place at the right time, helping to answer many of your questions along the way. ...

Following on from its successful launch in 2009, Collins Wild Flower Guide
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This new edition of this popular pocket-sized world atlas has fully up-to-date mapping & statistics, &

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The clear & detailed mapping in this bestselling Collins world atlas has been brought fully up-to-date to reflect all recent geopolitical changes. Great value & contains all the world maps you need in a budget atlas, for family, study & business use.

Features: * Fully revised, detailed reference maps of the world. * Map of the world`s countries & physical features. * Introductory section

Includes:: facts on all the countries of the world, including flags, area, population, capital city, languages, religions & currency. * Map of the world`s time zones. * Over 10, 000 index entries. A new, fully updated edition of this bestselling atlas of the world.



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Fully revised & updated reference atlas at a budget price in the exciting Collins world atlas range. This atlas provides more mapping area than any other atlas at this price. Specially designed presentation of maps in a clear, accessible format. Fully up-to-date world atlas containing over 70 pages of highly accurate reference maps presented in the beautiful full-page Collins map style. Key statistics, facts & flags for every country of the world are included in the introductory section, giving the user quick access to essential facts. These are supplemented by internet links to the most appropriate websites which provide opportunities for the reader to investigate issues further. Several world ranking tables are given, including highest mountains, deepest lakes & largest countries, making this atlas ideal for quizzes & crosswords. With over 36 000 place names, this atlas gives the user detailed reference maps with extensive worldwide coverage at an excellent price. ...