Presented in an accessible visual layout based on research into how students use mapsAccessible, colourful, and clearly-labelled maps that are easy to read and enjoyKey curriculum themes covered - such as earthquakes and volcanoes, climate, economicactivity, and developmentComprehensive coverage of the British IslesCase studies of Italy, Kenya, Brazil, Japan, China, California, the Indian Ocean tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, and AntarcticaSpecial sections on atlas literacy and numeracyIncludes country data and useful internet linksStimulating photographs that provide a sense of placeFascinating details that encourage students to explore the mapsInnovative grid codes that make it easy to find places listed in the indexSatellite images, photographs, and illustrations that aid understandingMap keys that provide easy reminders of symbolsPaperback - a hardback version is also available