The Usborne Geography Encyclopedia

Geography Encyclopedia

Packed with information about our remarkable planet, from its physical characteristics to a continent-by-continent look at the world's 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.

Chapters in this book include:
- Planet Earth
- Earthquakes and volcanoes
- Rivers and oceans
- Weather
- Climate
- World ecosystems
- People and the world
- Peoples of North America
- Peoples of South America
- Peoples of Australasia and Oceania
- Peoples of Asia
- Peoples of Europe
- Peoples of Africa
- Atlas of the world
- Maps of North America
- Maps of South America
- Maps of Australasia and Oceania
- Maps of Asia
- Maps of Europe
- Maps of Africa
- Maps of the Arctic and Antarctic
- Fact file

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