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Dorling Kindersley children's atlas [cartographic material] / [project editor, Elizabeth Wyse ; consultant editor, David R. Green ; contributors, Peter Clark, Martin McCauley].
Record details
- ISBN: 9780789458452 (hc)
- ISBN: 0789458454 (hc)
- Physical Description: 1 atlas (176 p.) : col. ill., col. maps ; 36 x 27 cm.
- Edition: Fully rev. and updated ed.
- Publisher: New York : Dorling Kindersley Pub., 2000.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "This atlas was first published in 1994 as the DK eyewitness atlas of the world"--T.p. verso. Previous ed. (ie., 2nd ed.): Eyewitness atlas of the world. 1996. Includes index and gazetteer. |
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| Subject: | Children's atlases. Geography > Juvenile literature. |
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Prince Rupert Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rupert Library | OJ 912 Dorl (Text) | 33294001167840 | Oversize-Juvenile | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Monthly Selections - #2 October 2000
Gr. 4-8. Here's the latest edition of a large-format atlas first published in 1994 as The Eyewitness Atlas of the World. Updated throughout with minor changes, such as the identification of Nunavut on the map of western Canada, the book's most significant addition is a 16-page section called "The North American Continent," which precedes the old "North America" chapter. The new section includes maps showing information such as climate, environment, pre-Columbian history, Western expansion routes, and Native American and Asian populations in the U.S. and Canada today. A colorful atlas for libraries seeking to update collections. --Carolyn Phelan Copyright 2000 Booklist Reviews - Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2004 May #2
This atlas has large-scale maps generated from satellite photography. There are six pages of introductory material. Regions, some individual countries, and oceans are represented on 50 different maps, each of which is surrounded by small color photographs and brief text delineating some aspects of life in the region. The U.S. is divided into five regions. Maps in this atlas are fairly complex and have more features than are found in the other atlases; it's the only atlas that shows airports or highways around the world, for example. The level of detail makes some of the maps quite dense. End papers contain a world map and country flags. Despite the fact that there are page-continuation guides referring readers to maps for neighboring regions, it can be difficult to get a sense in this atlas of where regions and countries are located and how they fit together. There are five maps for regions of Africa, for example, but no map of Africa as a whole. An index provides page references for topics discussed in the text; there is a separate gazetteer for map locations. ((Reviewed May 15, 2004)) Copyright 2004 Booklist Reviews. - Horn Book Guide Reviews : Horn Book Guide Reviews 2001 Fall
The oversized pages of this poorly organized atlas contain continental maps of geographical features and national divisions, followed by sections on specific regions. Captioned color photos (so small they may require a magnifying glass) provide sketchy information on topics such as agriculture, commerce, and religion. The busy presentation, as well as errors in the maps, weaken this atlas. Glos., ind. Copyright 2001 Horn Book Guide Reviews - School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2001 May
Gr 4-8-This revision of the Eyewitness Atlas of the World (DK, 1994; o.p.) boasts maps created using "innovative computer technology and the latest cartographic data"; brief, broad overviews of geography, climate, resources, industry, and vegetation; and hundreds of photographs, diagrams, and illustrations. The representation of the physical characteristics of the continents and countries is truly stunning; the maps appear three-dimensional. In addition, they are lighter and multicolored, an improvement over those in the earlier edition. Brief captions accompany the illustrative material, giving readers information on cultural, economic, and geographic aspects of countries. A new section covering the North American continent has been added. The index includes only map locations and fact boxes on the countries. There is much to like about this atlas. The layout is open and the book contains a wealth of information. Yet, it may be difficult for children to use. The typeface is light and it is often difficult to locate a country's name on the map. The many small icons on the physical maps often make it difficult to extract information and the symbols used in the index's fact boxes call for rather sophisticated information-retrieval skills. The National Geographic World Atlas for Young Explorers (National Geographic, 1998) is easier to use and while it does not include as much peripheral information, it more than covers the basics. Dorling Kindersley Children's Atlas, while not essential, could be used as an additional resource and for browsing.-Peg Glisson, Mendon Center Elementary School, Pittsford, NY Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
