Contains the latest data, maps of the world, and graphs as well as lively essays about the world, geography-themed games, crosswords, and picture puzzles.

"From the cartographic experts at National Geographic comes the latest edition of its award-winning student atlas, with everything kids want and need to know about our changing world. Dynamic, user-friendly content includes photos, facts, charts, graphics, and full-color political, physical, and thematic maps on important topics. Completely updated maps and statistics ensure that kids have all the latest information as they learn more about current...

Text, illustrations, and world maps look at history, culture, land, sea, air, and other topics. "Where can you find the world's deadliest creatures? Where are the most explosive volcanoes? Where is the hottest place on the planet? Where do the world's billionaires live? Find the answers to these and thousands of other fascinating questions in this mind-boggling atlas of just about everything!" --back cover.