A completely new atlas based on the most up-to-date data available. Features: thorough coverage of curricula meets all learners needs in Senior Phase and FET Geography classes; exceptionally clear maps, text, and layout make all the data easy to read and interpret; brand-new South Africa maps show all the latest place names and changed provincial boundaries; map skills are explained with clear examples, enabling learners to use the atlas with ease and confidence; over 50 photographs and satellite images enhance and clarify the maps; outstanding wall maps for your classroom; coverage of topical issues such as climate change globalization, HIV/Aids and the worlds top tourist destinations ensure that geography is kept interesting and relevant; a fascinating six page data section gives the population and statistics for economics and quality of life (or development) in 170 countries; based on careful research with teachers to provide the maps and data that learners really need; the teacher's resource books and workbooks provide support for teaching and assessment plus activity pages which can photocopied to save you time and give learners exam practice.

 

This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a reference book. This book was published 2007 by Oxford University Press Southern Africa .

Dr Patrick Wiegand taught in primary and secondary schools before being appointed to the School of Education at the University of Leeds where he trained teachers, taught on Masters' programmes and supervised PhD students. He became Head of Teacher Training at the University of Leeds and then Reader in Geography Education. He has researched children's thinking with maps and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) throughout his career and has published many books, chapters and research papers in this area including Learning and Teaching with Maps (Routledge, 2006). He was Chair of the Cartography and Children Commission of the International Cartographic Association, held a Leverhulme Research Fellowship in GIS in Education, and has served on the UK Committee for Cartography. He has always worked to improve the quality and usability of classroom teaching materials and has been Editorial Adviser for OUP atlases for 30 years.