Where On Earth: Geography As You Have Never Seen It Before DK
2013
This is an extremely versatile atlas that is divided into
six sections
Section 1: Land,
Sea, and Air
In this section, you get all of the standard, expected views
that one would expect from the format, plus many exciting features that do not ordinarily
appear in atlases.
The panels are distributed on double page spreads that
incorporate infographic style elements. For example, the spread on global
earthquake distribution has a layout of a world map that shows recorded quakes
of the last 100 years and their relative intensity. The 5 strongest and the 5
deadliest earthquakes on record are identified and detailed in information
boxes. This visual layout is especially strong in
highlighting connections and relationships.
The format is uniformly fantastic throughout the section. Other
notable parts include…
A Map of the Ocean Floor
A Map of Global Ocean Currents
Major Rivers of the World
Global Climate
Rain & Snowfall
Hurricanes
Time Zones
Section 2: The
Living World
Notable sections include…
Predators,
Dangerous Creatures
Invasive Species Bird Migration
Biodiversity Unique
Wildlife Endangered Animals Extinctions Due to Human Activity
Section 3: People & Planet
Global Population Density
The Median Ages of People Throughout the World
Life Expectancy
Global Poverty Global
Distribution of Billionaires
Food Production
Food Intake Literacy Poolution
Garbage and Waste Production Fossil Fuel Distribution Climate Change Impacts
Section 4:
Engineering and Technology
Air Traffic Global
Shipping Routes Armed Forces
A View From Outer Space of the Space Junk Orbiting the Earth
Section 5: History
Fossilized Human Remains
Prehistoric Cultures
Ancient Wonders (Includes 7 wonders of the ancient world
& others that were unknown to the Greeks)
Medieval Wonders
Medieval Empires Historic Battles The Last Empires
Revolutions
Section 6: Culture
Languages Religious
Sites Distribution of World’s
Religions
Density of TV Ownership Around the World
Simply put, there is a tremendous wealth of information
presented in this book that lends itself to a staggering number of potential
uses. The format is easily
digestible, yet it can illuminate some complex connections and interactions.
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