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Bait and Switch - An intellectual virus
What seems like an objective scientific book aimed to inform children of the forces of nature and their effects on the human environment was hijacked on the last 19 pages as a diatribe against industrialization. The title of the book is "The Atlas of Natural Disasters" turned out to be neither an atlas nor solely focused on Natural Disasters. While the lack of comprehensive mapping of these hazards may be forgivable, the deviation from the subject matter seemed intended to slip an extreme environmental message past parents and directly to the young audience. The cover lists avalanches, earthquakes, floods & storms, hurricanes (which seem to fit in the previous category by my reckoning) , wildfires and volcanic eruptions. What was omitted was the section on "Unnatural Disasters" which described environmental degradation and other "human induced", "planet killing" activities. These activities were defended poorly with sketchy, non referenced, science and in some cases absolute deceit.

My favorite was the image of Santiago, Chile which "showed" the effects of poor air quality with no explanation of what the image was, in fact, showing. I guess we are expected to believe this since it is satellite imagery that this must be proof. While I have spent time in Santiago and am aware that the air quality can be quite poor, I am also experienced at interpreting imagery and know that the image presented is at best inconclusive.

Shame on this author, editors and publishers for putting indoctrination and profits ahead of principled science. This seems like a perfectly designed vehicle for directing an extreme environmental message past parents and into the minds of young impressionable readers. However, judging from its location on the discount rack, it seems they were not able to fool sufficient numbers to make the ruse work. I would recommend that, unless you share the pessimistic views of the author, you either avoid this book entirely or remove the last 19 pages which will instantly upgrade it from a farce to a tolerable gloss over of natural hazards. ... Read more

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A continent constantly redefining itself, Africa is as diverse as it is majestic. The Cultural Atlas of Africa vividly depicts the rich culture, history, and geography of this vast land through a brilliant melding of text and lavish images. Up-to-date information and colorful new maps and photographs allow the myriad cultures of this continent come alive. ... Read more

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Cultural Atlas of Africa
This book is well written and explaining about whole African continent from emergence of man in Africa, its language family, religion to art with lots of pictures. It gives you a good idea what is like as a whole. Information on each country, however, written in the latter half, is a little too brief. It only explains history and general information such as population and capital, etc. If it could provide us more information on cultural differences in each country in order to let us know how they live, for example, their diet, housing conditions, education systems, fashions, festivals, it would be much more informational and vivid. This is a good atlas to provide an overall picture of the continent Africa. ... Read more

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A captivating compendium takes all ages on a global tour of animal kingdoms. Spanning the continents to illuminate 8 distinct areas, it reveals the inhabitants' vital survival secrets. Three-dimensional maps and an A-Z directory feature over 1,000 animals in full-color specially commissioned illustrations. ... Read more

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Youngsters will embark on an exciting and educational journey of the United States through the pages of this information-packed atlas. Over 250 full-color photos and drawings illuminate the informative text.A double-page spread is devoted to each state, featuring information on each state's geography, history, major cities, people, industry, and agriculture. A fact box offers important statistics and shows each state flower, bird, and tree. ... Read more

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Beginning with a simple explanation of what maps are and how they are used, the book includes a general survey map of each continent, as well as pictorial maps that detail each continent's main products and industries, physical features, and wildlife. A large foldout map of North America includes a quiz and facts about the continent. ... Read more

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Good First Atlas
Easy to read, colorful pictures, a great book for your child's collection. It has facts about the differnt lands, shows pictures of the animals native to relative regions and tibit facts. Very basic and simple.My daughter uses this as a reference to her storytime books. She will, for example, find Paris where 'Madeline' lives.It is easy to handle and look at too. ... Read more

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This all new, colorful softcover atlas provides a wonderful introduction to the world, its peoples, habitats , costumes and dwellings to young learners. ... Read more

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A pull-out-all-the-stops state quarters book, with slots for 100 coins (50 states, two mint marks each).Also includes wildly creative maps of all 50 states, and the zaniest collection of state facts ever gathered in one place. ... Read more

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Best for All Ages
Another excellent product by Klutz.Facts and items of interest on every page about every state.There are 100 slots that actually hold the quarters, a slot for both the Denver and Penn. mints, while most maps and books only hold 50.You can rid one of the pages if you are not interested in both mints and the book still looks finished and good.The construction is on the laminate pages, well designed and pleasing to the eye.Definately the best and most interesting when it comes to a coin collection book. So check your change for some fun. ... Read more

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More advanced than expected
I bought this book for my 3 year old because he loves maps and it was recommended by a national parents magazine. I thought it was going to be pages of maps, like a normal atlas...it is really more a book with a few small maps integrated into the text. Much more advanced than what I expected. It divides the world into the continents and then discusses special things about the people and places on the continent. Very informational, but not incredibly map oriented. I would recommend this book for kids 5 and older, which is who it is probably for, I was just thinking that my 3 year old would get to see a lot of maps since it was an "atlas". I was wrong :-) ... Read more

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What a great way to meet the presidents of the United States -- from George Washington and Abraham Lincoln to Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy.In this educational activity book, you'll also discover a sheet of full-color presidential stickers. ... Read more

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Filled with spectacular full-color photography
The Atlas Of Space is a gorgeous introduction for young readers ranging from element through high school to the fascinating science of astronomy. From the planets of the solar system to deep space, the Big Bang, and the human history of space exploration, the Atlas of Space covers the gamut of basic knowledge about what lies beyond Earth's atmosphere. Filled with spectacular full-color photography on virtually every page, charts, tables, graphs, and highly informational anecdotes, The Atlas Of Space is a first class reference and highly recommended for getting kids of any age interested in the mysteries of astronomy!

A comprehensive reference to the cosmos
This slightly oversized presentation provides a comprehensive reference to the cosmos, making it an absorbing title for advanced elementary through middle school grade levels. Science curriculum studies will find Jack Challoner's Atlas Of Space excellent supportive material which uses the illustrated atlas form to cover the universe and its physics. ... Read more