Hop over from one place to another with this beautiful, illustrated atlas. Dive into detailed physical and political maps of continents, countries, and cities as you cross over different time zones. Learn about flags from around the world, uncover historical nuggets, discover key facts about life zones, and gather informative statistics about the global economy. You can also delve into politics and religions as you make your way from one region to another. Round up your trip with exciting geographical comparisons and interesting continental factfiles. With an index of more than 20,000 entries, the comprehensive Essential World Atlas, 10th Edition is not only a great teaching tool for classrooms but a must-have for your personal library as well.