Download or read book Cultural Atlas of Australia New Zealand and the South Pacific written by Richard Nile and published by Checkmark Books. This book was released on 1996 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the societies and cultures that evolved in the South Pacific and the changes brought by European contact

Download or read book Children s Illustrated World Atlas written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-07-04 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A visual atlas that brings the world and its people to life with modern mapping, pictures, facts, and stories, perfect for kids ages 8-12, and fully revised and updated. Using modern mapping based on the latest seamless, cloud-free satellite image data, Children's Illustrated World Atlas takes kids on the ultimate round-the-world trip, from the Americas to Australasia and Oceania. Each detailed map is accompanied by pictures and stories that explore the society, culture, and history of each region, giving young readers an immediate sense of place not conveyed in standard atlases. Bite-size, country-by-country facts and stats are included at the start of each chapter for additional knowledge, and a place-name index identifies 7,500 locations around the world. Kids will even learn about popular discussion topics such as globalization, the environment, and the communication revolution in a contemporary introduction section. Together with facts, maps, satellite images, and local stories, this fully updated and revised Children's Illustrated World Atlas is a global yet personal experience and brings together views from all over the world - from Bolivia's bustling markets to carnival in Venice.

Download or read book The Illustrated World Atlas written by B. M. Willett and published by Crescent. This book was released on 1987 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The World Atlas of Street Art and Graffiti written by Rafael Schacter and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVAn authoritative guide to the most significant artists, schools, and styles of street art and graffiti around the world/div

Download or read book My First World Atlas written by Joe Rhatigan and published by . This book was released on 2020-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Maps of the World written by Enrico Lavagno and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the mysteries of the world with this lavishly illustrated, fact-filled, oversized atlas that allows children to discover the world without leaving home. Covering every continent, country, even outer space, Maps of the World is a vibrant and comprehensive atlas that children of all ages will love to explore. The dozens of colorful, detailed maps are filled with charming, educational icons representing the aboriginal people in Australia, giant tortoises in the Galapagos, the Gold Rush in California, traditional dress in Mali, and even James Bond in England. Flip the next page in the book, and the corresponding icon key explains hundreds of these cultural, environmental, and societal illustrations. Organized by continent, the atlas also includes details on populations, language, agricultural, politics, and other bite-size facts. Each map includes a link allowing kids to download a version of them on computers and tablets to explore even further. Captivating and comprehensive, Maps of the World will entice even the most reluctant young explorer.

Download or read book The World Atlas of Saltwater Fishing written by Ken Schultz and published by Hamlyn. This book was released on 2000-09-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shultz offers a color tour of the premier saltwater fishing locations around the world, including the Americas, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, and Europe. Focusing on the major fish attractions at each location, the atlas describes game fish trends, fishing techniques, preferred seasonal fishing times, and more. Color photos and diagrams.

Download or read book National Geographic Kids My First Atlas of the World written by National Geographic Kids and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2018 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an overview of the countries of the world, explaining how to look at a map, where people live n the Earth, and major countries and regions.

Download or read book The World Atlas of Tattoo written by Anna Felicity Friedman and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A grand tour of the world's great tattoos"--Atlas Obscura "This book--part global art historical tome, part coffee-table book of visual wonders--is a valuable corrective to many silly things that we assume about tattooing."--The New Republic A lavishly illustrated global exploration of the vast array of styles and most significant practitioners of tattoo from ancient times to today Tattoo art and practice has seen radical changes in the 21st century, as its popularity has exploded. An expanding number of tattoo artists have been mining the past for lost traditions and innovating with new technology. An enormous diversity of styles, genres, and techniques has emerged, ranging from geometric blackwork to vibrant, painterly styles, and from hand-tattooed works to machine-produced designs. With over 700 stunning color illustrations, this volume considers historical and contemporary tattoo practices in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, North and Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. Each section, dedicated to a specific geographic region, features fascinating text by tattoo experts that explores the history and traditions native to that area as well as current styles and trends. The World Atlas of Tattoo also tracks the movement of styles from their indigenous settings to diasporic communities, where they have often been transformed into creative, multicultural, hybrid designs. The work of 100 notable artists from around the globe is showcased in this definitive reference on a widespread and intriguing art practice.

Download or read book World Atlas of Seagrasses written by Frederick T. Short and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seagrasses are a vital and widespread but often overlooked coastal marine habitat. This volume provides a global survey of their distribution and conservation status.

Download or read book The Illustrated Atlas of Wildlife written by Channa N. B. Bambaradeniya and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vividly illustrated atlas is the essential wildlife reference, providing a spectacular visual survey of animals and their habitats across the globe.

Download or read book Hammond Illustrated Family World Atlas written by Hammond Incorporated and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book World Atlas of Gender Equality in Education written by Edward B. Fiske and published by UNESCO. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The education of girls and women is important not only as a matter of respecting a basic human right for half the population but as a powerful force for economic development and achieving social goals such as enhanced health, nutrition and civic involvement. This Atlas presents the latest data from the UNESCO Institute for Statistics on trends in educational access and progression, from pre-primary through tertiary levels and adult literacy, with special attention to the all-important issue of gender equality. These trends are depicted through colour-coded maps that make it easy for readers to visualize global and regional trends and to understand how they are shaped by factors such as national wealth and geographic location." -- P. [4] of cover.

Download or read book World Atlas of Epidemic Diseases written by Smallman-Raynor Matthew and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-04-30 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The euphoria about the defeat of epidemics which surrounded the global eradication of smallpox in the 1970s proved short-lived. The advent of AIDS in the following decade, the widening spectrum of other newly-emergent diseases (from Ebola to Hanta virus), and the resurgence of old diseases such as tuberculosis and malaria all suggest that the threa

Download or read book Food Atlas written by Giulia Malerba and published by . This book was released on 2018-10 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An international phenomenon, this gorgeous hardback guides young readers and adults on an illustrated voyage into the foods and ingredients of the six continents with New Zealand, Australia and Fiji here representing Oceania. Food Atlas has sold over 150,000 copies worldwide and Oratia is proud to bring an English edition Down Under in time for Christmas.

Download or read book The World and Its Peoples Illustrated World Atlas written by and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Reference World Atlas written by Simon Mumford and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2021-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with more than 640 high-definition maps and over 950 illustrations and diagrams, this is the ultimate world atlas. Fully revised and updated edition to encompass recent world events, this extensive atlas is an invaluable reference for home, school, and office. The opening section provides a fascinating introduction to our world with a series of maps that illustrate its physical, political, economic, and demographic geography. The main section is a series of beautifully clear and concise maps that give a superb overview of the world's continents. Each page contains a wealth of extra information that helps to separate this atlas from so many others, including inset maps, photographs, and text to help give a real flavour of the geography and culture of a region. New information in this edition includes everything from revised country names, such as Eswatini for Swaziland, to updated country statistics and population numbers. This indispensable guide also links all of this together with a fully cross-referenced index containing 80,000 place names. A welcome addition to any school or family library, Reference World Atlas is a truly in-depth portrait of our planet today.