Hammond's Essential World Atlas distills the best aspects from Hammond's flagship world atlas publication into an affordable, handy paperback edition. Features: * Completely up-to-date map section. * Map section contains both physical and political maps. * State-of-the-art, large format digital mapping technique that uses relief shading in a fresh, vivid color palette for a spectacular three-dimensional effect. * World thematic section on current global issues most affecting the world today, illustrated with full-color photos and eye-catching graphics. * Full-color continent comparisons including four-color photos. * Satellite imaging section adds a compelling visual perspective of the world's geographic features. * The latest world information, including the new countries (Serbia and Montenegro), new European union members (Romania and Bulgaria), most recent population figures (the U.S. passed the 300 million mark) and new country flags (Venezuela and Democratic Republic of Congo). * Detailed 45,000-entry index....

The Hammond Comparative World Atlas is a computer generated reference designed for students, families or anyone interested in current global issues. This completely up-to-date, affordably priced atlas features detailed maps for each continent and the world so that users can examine and compare both the physical terrain and political boundaries of each region. Extensive thematic data - interpreted through maps, charts, and graphics - help readers gain a better understanding of the world's physical and cultural interdependencies.

• 51 pages of full-color, computer generated topographic and political maps give users a comprehensive look at both the terrain and boundaries of world regions, reflecting the most current status of all nations

• 35 pages of world thematic maps, charts and graphs highlight such timely topics as standards of living, structure of the earth, atmosphere and oceans, climate, environmental concerns, transportation, languages, religions and global relationships

• An easy-to-use 2,600-entry Master Index and Major City Populations Listing, Quick Reference Guide, Global Politics Map, World Statistical Tables and Time Zone Map allow for quick access to key information

• A guide to using the atlas and a detailed explanation of map symbols and projections provide a thorough overview of basic geographic terms and concepts...

The Hammond International Series of travel maps feature state-of-the-art digitized mapmaking to ensure an unparalleled degree of accuracy. All city maps feature regional insets and all country maps feature city insets. Both maps and atlases are printed on high quality paper, with sturdy covers for increased durability. Each map also contains a comprehensive index....