Shows maps for each U.S. state, along with city maps, mileage charts, illustrations of recreational and historical sites, and information for trip-planning.

"Countries die. Sometimes it?s murder, sometimes it?s by accident, and sometimes it?s because they were so ludicrous they didn?t deserve to exist in the first place. Occasionally they explode violently. A few slip away almost unnoticed. Often the cause of death is either (3z(Bgot too greedy(3y (Bor (3z(BNapoleon turned up.(3y (BNow and then they just hold a referendum and vote themselves out of existence. This is an atlas of 48 nations that fell off...

The National Geographic Society introduces a comprehensive, in-depth atlas with specially commissioned maps and photography, divided into six chapters, each devoted to a different region. Includes 100 full-color maps and 200 color photos.

"Do the mountains call to you? Do you heed that call? Do you wish you heeded that call more often but find yourself contented to look at maps, watch videos, or read books about the majestic mountains? If you said yes or no to any, all, or none of these questions, this book is for you. Join a wise tortoise as he walks you through the beauty of the tallest mountain in each of the 50 United States. The Highpoints: The Tallest Point in Each State beautifully...

"Beautiful, unique, and packed with intricate and brilliant details, Vargic's Miscellany of Curious Maps showcases this visual artist's rare talent as never before in a gorgeous edition sure to be treasured by fans. Along with eight exquisite and unexpected conceptual atlases, he has imagined The Music Map, The Map of YouTube, The Corporate World Map, and many more. An additional fifty mini-maps of the world display a diverse list of data, such as...

"An atlas of 100 infographic maps that reveal something surprising about our world--how many countries have bigger economies than California; who drives on the wrong side of the road; and where you can find lions in the wild--all offering little-known insights and analysis about our world"--

"Kids are naturally curious. They want to know all about everything around them, near and far. And the completely updated Beginner's World Atlas is the perfect tool to introduce them to the people, places, and animals of the world. We have combined our world-famous mapmaking skills and color photography with input from specialists in geography education to create an atlas designed for kids ages 7 to 10."--

The Swanstons have created an entirely original visual reappraisal of the significant battles and events of World War II. Starting with the peace settlements of 1919-1920, and going to the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the supporting text provides a comprehensive analysis of the most cataclysmic conflict in human history. -- adapted from back cover and perusal of book