Author(s): Nicholas Crane,David Dean
Format: Hardback
No. of Pages: 56
Publisher: Barefoot Books Ltd
Language: English
Date Published: 2011-06-01
Dimensions: 258 x 306 x 16mm
Publication City/Country: Bath, United Kingdom
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Illustrations: full colour illustrations

Divided by geographical region, the Barefoot Books World Atlas looks at the way in which communities and cultures across the world have been shaped by their natural environment, and at the ideas and initiatives which are shaping the future. An atlas for the twenty-first century, it shows how all parts of the planet are interconnected and looks at the challenges which face us all in creating a sustainable future. About this title: -Global book and app launch. -App developed in partnership with Touchpress, market leaders in app publication and creators of the bestselling The Elements and Solar System apps. -Introduction includes the story of the solar system and the history of map-making. -Maps of regions and oceans bring faraway places to life, with illustrated geographical and architectural features, people plants and wildlife, from oil fields to Buddhist monks to the Amazon Rainforest. -Fold-out booklets reveal fascinating facts about each region.