Hammond, the high tech leader in atlas publishing, brings to 8-12 year olds a whole new way of seeing the planet. From El Nino to Ozone Holes, original illustrations, including full color cutaway drawings, computer enhanced satellite images, aerial photography and art combine for a dramatic presentation sure to enhance their understanding of the dynamic processes shaping their world.Two themes run throughout: the first illustrates and explains the various physical features that shape planet Earth; the second covers these same physical features in different parts of the world and assesses the impact of people on the environment.