Usborne Geography Encyclopedia

<p><b>Packed with information about our remarkable planet</b>, from its physical characteristics to a continent-by-continent look at the world's peoples and governments. Richly illustrated with <b>superb photographs</b>, clear explanatory <b>diagrams </b>and 60 pages of detailed, <b>up-to-date maps</b>. </p><p>Includes information on planet earth, landforms, weather, climate and ecosystems, farming, settlements, manufacturing and global issues, and the peoples and cultures of each continent. Extensive fact file with a gazetteer of states, world records, famous geographers and scientists, time zones, night sky and glossary. </p><p>Internet links via the Usborne Quicklinks Website to fascinating websites where readers can find further information, take virtual tours and lots more.</p><p><u>Chapters in this book include:</u><Br>- Planet Earth<Br>- Earthquakes and volcanoes<Br>- Rivers and oceans<Br>- Weather<Br>- Climate<Br>- World ecosystems<Br>- People and the world<Br>- Peoples of North America<Br>- Peoples of South America<Br>- Peoples of Australasia and Oceania<Br>- Peoples of Asia<Br>- Peoples of Europe<Br>- Peoples of Africa<Br>- Atlas of the world<Br>- Maps of North America<Br>- Maps of South America<Br>- Maps of Australasia and Oceania<Br>- Maps of Asia<Br>- Maps of Europe<Br>- Maps of Africa<Br>- Maps of the Arctic and Antarctic<Br>- Fact file</p>