United States History: Geography - Resources

At the heart of this new and comprehensive atlas of the three largest countries of North America is a unique thematic section covering physical, historic, economic, urban, social, and cultural topics ranging from environmental change to religious practice and from indigenous peoples tomigration patterns. These newly drawn maps depict an increasingly multicultural and diverse realm in momentous economic and social transition. The thematic section is preceded by a series of spectacular satellite images and followed by detailed cartographic, statistical and narrative coverage ofeach of the realm's three nations. Regional maps of states and provinces and larger-scale maps of urban areas are accompanied by fascinating information and useful data. In combination, these components make the new Atlas of North America an unparalleled tool for research as well as reference, ateaching device as well as a study source, a travel guide and a book of learning. All of this is facilitated by an all-inclusive, particularized index. The modern and current Atlas of North America is an indispensable item in any professional or personal library.

"Reader's Digest has produced a comprehensive factual and geographic reference to the United States. With more than 200 full-color maps, hundreds of illustrations and photos, and in-depth profiles of all 50 states, Atlas of America will answer just about every question you've ever had." "Using digitized satellite images and custom-designed computer technology, Hammond Incorporated has created state-of-the-art topographic maps of each state that show the wrinkles and zigzags of the landscape with great accuracy. Three-dimensional shading and the color-coding of elevations highlight each landform. Roads, rivers, towns, urban centers, Indian reservations, national parks, historic monuments, and major tourist attractions can be easily identified. Additional maps zero in on major metropolitan areas and the streetgrids of selected cities."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

An indispensable item in any modern professional or personal library, the Atlas of the United States offers a closer look at the oldest, richest, and most populous country on the continent. Opening with two pages of the latest statistics, this atlas provides a broad overview of a multiculturaland diverse nation taking its first steps into a new century. The heart of this comprehensive volume is a unique thematic section covering physical, historic, urban, economic, social, and cultural topics ranging from environmental change to religious practice, and indigenous peoples to migrationpatterns. Accompanied by a balanced combination of informative text and instructive charts and graphs, these newly drawn maps seek to explain the dynamic forces shaping the United States of America.The thematic section is followed by a spectacular two-page satellite image of the lower 48 states and several regional maps including a full page for the US Pacific islands plus dozens of larger-scale maps of urban areas. A useful, illustrated gazetteer offers still more precision with charts ofcensus data and descriptions of the history, geography, and industry of each state and its capital. In combination, these components transform the new Atlas of the United States into a home reference unsurpassed in quality that is equal parts study source and travel guide. All of this is facilitatedby a comprehensive index with latitude and longitude coordinates and alphanumeric grid references that make finding places effortless. What's more, page number indicators and refined locator windows throughout the atlas allow for easy identification of adjacent map pages.With hundreds of maps rendering every region from Barrow, Alaska to Venice, Florida in layer-colored contours, this atlas is the United States as it hasn't been seen before.

Provides information on diverse subjects related to the U.S. through charts, maps, and narratives.