Follows an 'area' spread-by-spread approach, describing first Europe, then its land neighbour Asia, followed by Africa, the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, North and South America, then finally the Arctic and Antarctica. This atlas includes an index to the maps and an illustrated glossary.

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"Philip's Early Years Atlas" follows an 'area' spread-by-spread approach, describing first Europe, then its land neighbour Asia, followed by Africa, the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, North and South America, then finally the Arctic and Antarctica. An index to the maps plus an illustrated glossary complete the atlas. Clear, simple and accurate maps are combined with fascinating photographs and facts about the continents, countries and regions of the world to provide essential geographical information for very young children. Guidance is given at the beginning of the atlas on how to use the maps - 'Making sense of maps' - encouraging the early development of map skills and knowledge of the world.Illustrated with fascinating full-colour photographs and packed with fact boxes, curiosities, flags, stamps and simple quiz questions, "Philip's Early Years Atlas" is both fun to use and easy to understand. Each colourful spread includes additional ideas and suggestions for parents and teachers to use with young children in order to stimulate interest and understanding of the photographs, diagrams and maps. The main text is simple and uncomplicated, and will encourage early reading skills to develop in the children.