Travel from the polar bears of the North Pole to the penguins of the South Pole... from the snowy forests of Alaska to the scorching deserts of Australia... from the nomadic tribes of Niger to the overcrowded metros of Japan... or from the tropical rainforests around the equator to the summit of Mount Everest. With this atlas, the world is at your feet! You'll find the latest maps, showing all countries, mountain ranges, seas, rivers, and major cities. Thanks to captivating texts, a wealth of photos, and colorful illustrations, you'll learn a great deal about the nature, animals, and people of every continent. You'll also learn how to use an atlas and get an overview of the flags of all the countries of the world.