National Geographic Family Reference Atlas of the World

by National Geographic Society

A modern atlas, especially one designed as a general family reference, demands not just state-of-the-art cartography but a vast array of information organized clearly, efficiently, and above all, usefully—and that's what the Family Reference Atlas more than 1,000 maps, illustrations, and photographs; more than 400 charts and tables; and 30 global thematic spreads displaying key facts and figures on everything from biodiversity and the distribution of natural resources to world health and education, global Internet connectivity, and conflict and terror hotspots.

Upgrades include a completely revamped and much expanded section on Europe, 32 new inset maps detailing the smaller Caribbean islands, and even a new spread on Mars highlighting spectacular images from the latest mission. A comprehensive index makes it easy to pinpoint more than 40,000 locations all over the globe. Need to know the population of Brunei, what the weather's like in San Juan in March, or how to use metric conversions? These answers and thousands more are at your fingertips. Readers learn about the planet itself—landforms, the biosphere, continental drift, environmental change—and the human world's many dimensions, from political, religious, and economic data to population trends and the effect of globalization. The atlas even reaches beyond Earth to explore the solar system, the Milky Way, and the Universe.

The Family Reference Atlas of the World continues a proud tradition of cartographic excellence at an affordable price.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Atlases, Science, Geography, Travel, Nature

384 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

The National Geographic Society (NGS), headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States, is one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations in the world.
Founded in 1888, its interests include geography, archaeology, and natural science, the promotion of environmental and historical conservation, and the study of world culture and history. The National Geographic Society's logo is a yellow portrait frame—rectangular in shape—which appears on the margins surrounding the front covers of its magazines and as its television channel logo. Through National Geographic Partners (a joint venture with The Walt Disney Company), the Society operates the magazine, TV channels, a website, worldwide events, and other media operations.

Reviews

[Amy Bruestle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I won this book in exchange for an honest review.

Wow! This is INCREDIBLE! The amount of different things PACKED into this book is unreal! Amazing photography, cool information, and interesting maps! I love this! 5+ stars from me!!!!!

[Vaishnavi Rai · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful pictures, amazing facts and

[Etienne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another treat I did to myself this week. NG Atlas of the world. This book is massive. I have good information about the world and even a bit about our solar system, but it mostly maps, very detail and great maps. I you love geography and maps, I know it sound silly but some people do, I do, well this is an Atlas worth owning. A bit expensive like everything NG does, but if you can find it at a bargain price somewhere, this is totally worth it!

[Manonderocker De · Rating 5 out of 5]

Morgen aardrijkskunde examen… BESTE BOEK EVER

[Authentikate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic reference that I will be pouring over for years to come.

Detailed maps. Facts. Charts.

[Sara Strand · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely a large book but full of pretty fantastic information and, of course, beautiful photography throughout. If you are a parent, this would be a great book to just have on a coffee table because I guarantee someone will be paging through this and randomly learning when they are just trying to pass time. The book is divided into sections that make it easy to find exactly what you are looking for, and the maps throughout are so detailed!

I highly recommend this, the book is gorgeous and such a great book to page through.

[Marguerite MacLean · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have wanted a globe for a very long time, but they are either too small or too expensive. Then I decided on an atlas. This was such a great choice. There were maps of the world and then the different continents with written explanations of the people and other relevant information. The only down side, was just the other day I read an article that they are now going to refer to the water around ant-artica as the South Ocean, so already my atlas is out of date, but ignoring that I will be using this as a resource for a very long time.

[Disa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I fear that some might find the flat pages to be a token misleading.

[Brandi Ethridge · Rating 4 out of 5]

National Geographic Family Reference Atlas of the World, Third Edition

Type of Reference: Atlas

Call Number: Ref 912

APA Citation:
National Geographic Society. (2009). National geographic family reference atlas of the world,

third edition. (3rd ed). Washington, DC: National Geographic Society.

Description: National Geographic provides this atlas which contains more than 1,000 maps, illustrations, and photographs. It also contains more than 400 charts and tables. The atlas displays facts and figures on everything from natural resources to health and education. This reference is a great addition to any reference collection for around $41.00.

[Christopher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although some of the maps weren't as detailed as I was expecting, this is a really great atlas. However, since it was published in 2009, the following things have not been updated: South Sudan is not included, the Netherlands Antilles is still existent, and Burma and Libya's flags have not been changed. That aside, this is still really great with a wealth of information.

[Dr.J.G. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, this is a reference book and an atlas at that, of huge size; "reading" this is not quite an accurate description. But we love atlases, both of us individually and I of course all the more specially. And this is a good one, as atlases go. So is the Times atlas, for that matter.

[Robert · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an attractive world atlas.

[Aaron Polish · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't read it because it was boring, but the pictures are perfect.

[Jessie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite entitled the National Geographic Family Reference Atlas of the World First Edition is what I want for my birthday too!