Philip's Foundation Atlas (Philip's Atlases) - Softcover

'Clear to use and useful for basing whole teaching sessions around'H.L. Pundsack, Head of Geography, Alderman Quilley School, Eastleigh

A high-quality school atlas designed for work leading up to GCSE (England & Wales) and Standard Grade (Scotland) this atlas is well-suited for lower secondary work (11-14 year olds): National Curriculum Key Stage 3.The maps have been carefully designed so they are uncluttered and easy to read, containing specially selected place names and details. A clear set of symbols and scale information accompanies each map and there is a useful introductory section covering basic atlas skills.Fully revised and up-to-date, this new edition comprises a 16-page British Isles section, which includes aerial photographs and satellite images to further explain particular features on the maps. A 16-page Regional Studies section follows, containing detailed regional maps, charts and satellite images of Europe, Italy, Japan, Kenya, South Africa, Brazil, and the Arctic and Antarctica, focusing on areas of special interest for students of geography, such as Japan's volcanoes and earthquakes, Kenya's land use and crops, and mining and industry in South Africa.The 40-page World Map section includes larger scale maps of Russia, Japan, Nigeria, Ghana and the USA, ideal for special project work, together with an informative section of world thematic maps on the environment, people, quality of life, and energy.Main map scale: