Packed with information about our remarkable planet, from its physical characteristics to a continent-by-continent look at the worlds peoples and governments. Richly illustrated with superb photographs, clear explanatory diagrams and 60 pages of detailed, up-to-date maps. 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 gazeteer of states, world records, famous geographers and scientists, time zones, night sky and glossary. Internet links via the Usborne Quicklinks Website to fascinating websites where readers can find further information, take virtual tours and lots more.

 

 

This book features in the following series: Encyclopedias, Internet Linked .

This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.

There are 400 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Usborne Publishing Ltd .

Anna Claybourne has been a writer and editor of children's non-fiction for over eight years.