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. ...

Collins Student World Atlas comes with an interactive CD which introduces Geographical Information Systems. The atlas has been specifically designed as a resource which increases knowledge of the world & its issues, providing world data to support projects & assignments & easy to understand geographical explanations. Digital cartography, showing significant population areas & natural & transport features, is displayed alongside a wide range of relevant & useful country based facts & information including an array of geo-political & economically thematic maps, statistical pie-charts & satellite images. In addition to the atlas pages, Collins have provided the student with an extensive independent section of thematic world reference maps, illustrating subjects such as poverty & aid, fuel production & energy, tourism & air transport. A section of world statistics & a dictionary of geographical facts conclude the atlas. International & administrative boundaries are shown, as well as, where applicable, disputed boundaries & ceasefire lines. Relief shading is given according to a contour interval scale & spot heights are shown. Maps are presented with lines of latitude & longitude at varying degree intervals, depending on what is most suitable to each page's cartography, & a letter/number grid combination locates indexed places. Cartography type is specified for physical maps, i.e. whether maps are displayed in accordance with variations on mercator, conic or azimuthal systems. ...

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. ...

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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. ...

Fully revised general reference atlas in the exciting Collins World Atlas range. Highly detailed maps giving balanced worldwide coverage, beautifully illustrated thematic pages & thousands of facts & statistics, including world & continental ranking tables. TOP OF THE RANGE ATLAS This Collins world atlas presents a complete view of the world, bringing it to life through innovative maps, stunning images & detailed content. It offers an exciting perspective on how the planet is made up, how it looks & how it works. This atlas takes you further than traditional world atlases, giving a more complete understanding of the world.

Includes:: * Wide range of topical issues covered including natural disasters, population, climate & the environment. * Key country statistics allow comparisons of their state of development & an understanding of today`s world. * Thousands of facts & statistics including world & continental ranking tables.

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Fully revised & updated reference atlas in the exciting Collins world atlas range. This atlas provides more mapping area than any other atlas at this price. Key statistics, facts & flags for ever 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 a detailed reference map with extensive worldwide coverage at a great price. ...

A paperback edition of this fully revised general reference atlas in the exciting Collins world atlas range. Highly detailed maps giving balanced worldwide coverage, beautifully illustrated thematic pages & thousands of facts & statistics. This perfect family reference atlas provides a comprehensive & topical view of today`s world & the issues facing it. The contents include: * Highly detailed reference maps, with beautifully illustrated thematic pages which include facts & tables plus a fully revised world statistics section with thousands of country statistics that enable the reader to learn more about the world. * Highly illustrated thematic pages provide detailed information on, & interpretations of, major geographical themes & global issues. * Over 150 pages of highly accurate & fully up-to-date maps with an index of over 50, 000 place names (10, 000 more than the nearest competitor at this price). * Global issues including the environment, world conflict, population, climate change & the international drugs trade. * Comparative satellite images show dramatic examples of environmental change e.g. deforestation.* Highly detailed, updated regional & world-wide mapping. ...

This new world atlas contains over 70 pages of highly accurate & up-to-date reference maps are presented in the beautiful full-page Collins map style. The recent declaration of Montenegro & Serbia as independent countries is shown in the mapping & statistical section. Key statistics, facts & flags for ever 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. ...