"Countries die. Sometimes it's murder, sometimes it's by accident, and sometimes it's because they were so ludicrous they didn't deserve to exist in the first place. Occasionally they explode violently. A few slip away almost unnoticed. Often the cause of death is either "got too greedy" or "Napoleon turned up." Now and then they just hold a referendum and vote themselves out of existence. This is an atlas of 48 nations that fell off the map."--Dust...

Atlas shows maps of the world and satellite photography of the earth that reflect the most recent political, economic, and demographic statistics, and presents articles addressing the environment and population matters in major cities.

Highlights the lives of children from over thirty countries around the world, explaining how their experiences are different, and yet the same, all over the globe. A favorite in classrooms, libraries, and homes, Children Just Like Me is a comprehensive view of international cultures, exploring diverse backgrounds from Argentina to New Zealand to China to Israel. With this brand new edition, children will learn about their peers around the world through...

Offers facts about the highest landmarks and mountains, the deepest depth of the seas, what countries are shaped like food, ocean inhabitants, and capital location changes.

Introduces the geography, wildlife, and people of the state of Iowa.

Learn about the upper central region of the U.S., its history, climate, natural resources and culture.

An introduction to the land and people of the state of Mississippi.

An introduction to the land and people of the state of Ohio.

"The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Medical World traces the development of peoples, cultures and faiths between the coming of the barbarian invasions in the fourth century and voyages to the New World in the sixteenth. It examines the sweeping changes that took place across Europe, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the foundations of modern European civilization that were laid by 1300, and explores the birth of Islam, the rise of the Christian...

"From Chicago's cultural attractions to Cahokia Mounds, there's a lot to see and do in Illinois. This state lies in the Midwest. Illinois introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places."-- Provided by publisher.