World Atlas: Curriculum-supportive world reference Atlas (Collins Primary Atlas) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007265018 ISBN 13: 9780007265015

Publisher: Collins, 2008

Synopsis

The curriculum-supportive atlas for children working at KS2. The easy-to-use reference atlas format is tailored for classroom use, teaching key curriculum requirements such as map reading skills as well as providing supportive information and statistics.

• This primary world atlas provides an introduction to mapping of the UK, Europe and all major regions of the world. It includes information on map reading skills, the meaning of scale and measuring distances.
• Reference maps are informative, politically coloured, easy to read with national capitals and major cities easily identifiable. Maps are supported with national flags and basic national statistics.
• Continental maps are linked to the regional mapping and are supported with a selection of satellite, aerial and terrestrial photographs. Continental relief maps show layer colouring and major physical features are highlighted.
• The index uses a simple grid reference system and a selection of web addresses is included to help with further study.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Key Features and Benefits of Collins Primary World Atlas:

• ’What is an Atlas?’ section teaches concepts such as scale and distance and includes critical map-reading knowledge such as map projection and grid referencing
• Pupils are introduced to mapping featuring facts and diagrams about the longest, largest, highest cities, lakes, mountain etc., making Geography fun to learn
• Reference maps are informative, easy to read, politically coloured and supported with national flags to help engage pupils
• Also available: The Collins Primary World Whiteboard Atlas is designed for use on digital Whiteboards. Printable blank outline maps of the continents and the world are included to support classroom activities

Edition details

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0007265018
• ISBN 13: 9780007265015
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 64