An ideal family reference atlas presenting an overview of the world's people and places in one compact atlas. It brings every continent and sub-region of the world to life through authoritative maps, eye-catching illustrations and up-to-date geographical information. Collins Children's World Atlas is a comprehensive and easy-to-read source of information about the countries of the world. Great care has been taken to bring maps and statistics to life in a format that is relevant for the 21st century. With dramatic imagery and the creative use of graphics, key information is presented in a lively and engaging way that will not only answer questions but stimulate further enquiry and expand knowledge. Each page presents detailed but easily understandable analyses of social, geographic, economic and environmental trends across the regions. Fact-packed descriptions focus on the key social, cultural, historical and physical features of individual countries and cities. Collins Children's World Atlas contains a scholarly level of detail and research presented in an appealing and easily accessible format. This is a book that is a pleasure to browse as well as to learn from and is an ideal resource for home study or school projects.