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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
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