An up-to-date and comprehensive atlas of Earth and its continents Covering the planet from pole to pole, this fully updated and accessible atlas contains both political and physical maps for every continent. An educational reference section with each country"s flag as well as useful facts and statistics is provided for accurate, accessible, and attractive coverage of the whole world. An informative introductory section covering a wide range of topics—from the solar system to the history of mankind to plate tectonics—and a full index complete this informative resource.