physical geography

Explores the physical structure of the Earth's landforms, including what they are, how they look, how they were created and change over time, and major geological events associated with each.

Presents a National Geographic Student Atlas of the World, with photographs and graphics of the planet, detailed maps, Web links, thematic indexes on a variety of topics, country flags, and fact boxes.

Collects nearly 163 full-color maps and fourteen data tables that introduce geography students to the five basic themes of spatial analysis, covering global physical, human, demographic, economic, environmental disturbances, and political patterns as well as world regions.

Presents a National Geographic Student Atlas of the World, with photographs and graphics of the planet, detailed maps, Web links, thematic indexes on a variety of topics, country flags, and fact boxes.

Provides an introduction to the study of geology; explains how Earth fits into the solar system; discusses how activity within the planet creates movement on the surface, such as occurs with earthquakes and volcanoes; considers the impact of weather cycles on Earth; and looks at how human activities affect the planet.

This atlas provides simple maps of the United States, the world, and the continents and explains map features, such as keys and compass directions.