This award-winning illustrated world atlas for 7-12 year olds, now in its 11th edition, has been fully revised and updated for 2005.Organized spread by spread, the atlas opens with an introduction to Planet Earth; its mountains, plains and seas; the continents and countries; the kaleidoscope of peoples; and the different kinds of places where they live. Then it takes the reader on a journey around the countries and regions of the world, starting with Europe and its land-neighbour Asia, then Africa, Australia and Oceania, North America and South America.Clear, accurate cartography and fascinating facts about the countries of the world combine to provide essential geographical information for young readers. In addition, guidance is given at the beginning of the atlas on how to use the maps, encouraging the early development of map skills.Packed with full-colour photographs, fact boxes, ‘did you know?’ panels, flags, stamps and quiz questions, Philip’s Children’s Atlas is both fun to use and easy to understand.A winner of The Geographical Association Award, Philip’s Children’s Atlas was judged “an excellent ‘all round’ children’s atlas with simple yet well designed maps, well illustrated with colour photographs. It links places to issues, events and real people, giving a clear sense of place. Ideal in the primary classroom or library as a resource book for teacher and pupils.”