Firefly Great World Atlas: Maps, Terrain Models, Satellite Images - Hardcover

Firefly

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 155297863X ISBN 13: 9781552978634

Publisher: Firefly Books, 2003

Synopsis

A magnificent portrait of the Earth.

The Firefly Great World Atlas combines the most complete and up-to-date satellite imagery with innovative mapping technology to create a definitive and invaluable reference.

Cloud-free satellite images accompany each map at the same scale, allowing immediate comparison between two views of the same location. Larger scale photographs of important geographical features enhance these detailed satellite images.

Large-scale maps of all the world's regions are presented along with nine spectacular gatefold maps. As well as identifying cities and towns, the maps include detailed information such as communications, industry, cultural regions (e.g. New England), disputed borders, natural resources, agriculture, sites of interest, scientific stations, and more.

A comprehensive index gazetteer provides more than 80,000 fully cross-referenced geographic names.

This atlas includes an introductory section that explains the many factors that influence the Earth. For instance, there is a brief explanation of the solar system and how the Sun and space debris affects Earth. Also included are illustrated explanations of the structure of Earth, continental drift, major geological regions and forces, global climate, life on earth, population and settlement, economic systems, and much more.

Illustrated with over 1,500 images including 320 high-resolution satellite maps, 96 large-scale regional maps, 180 thematic maps, 200 terrain models, and more than 750 color photographs, the Firefly Great World Atlas is a fascinating and authoritative reference.

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Review

This atlas, published in association with the Royal Geographical Society, opens with an "Introduction to World Geography" that contains more than 70 world and regional thematic maps. The illustrations and text explore such topics as demographics, economics, and the environment. The special page of maps featuring "Regions in the News" includes Iraq, Sudan, the Israeli Security Fence, and regions devastated by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Nearly 130 pages of full-color, computer-generated maps (the same selection as that in Oxford's New Concise World Atlas) reflect all of the most recent geopolitical changes: the independence of East Timor, Indonesia's new provinces, and Serbia and Montenegro's replacement of Yugoslavia. The general index boasts more than 55,000 entries-e.g., towns, cities, rivers, lakes, and deserts-with full geographic coordinates. An "Images of Earth" section presents 17 stunning, full-page satellite photos, some brand new for this atlas. Current international
flags appear on the back lining paper. Bottom Line This resource, like the New Concise, is basically a condensed and updated version of the outstanding Oxford Atlas of the World, now in its 12th edition, with the notable omission of the highly informative gazetteer feature and detailed city maps with their own index. With meticulous and dramatic terrain modeling, it is suitable for general and informed lay readers and offers excellent value for the price-libraries will be able to purchase copies for reference as well as circulation.-Edward K. Werner, St. Lucie Cty. Lib. Syst., Ft. Pierce, FL Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information. (Edward K. Werner, St. Lucie Cty. Lib. Syst., Ft. P Library Journal)

Edition details

• Publisher: Firefly Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 155297863X
• ISBN 13: 9781552978634
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 492