ACCEPTABLE: The book itself is in excellent condition, but its dust jacket has a tear on the front that has been mended with clear tape. Because of this tear, the condition rating was downgraded.
Product Details
This book contains "over 80 maps and illustrations" that are part of "an indispensable handbook and engrossing tour guide that brings to life the diversity of our planet."
From the back cover:
"Fascinating information about the topography, climate, natural resources, history, of some 150 countries.
Over 40 detailed maps reflect the latest international borders. [1993]
Sidebars clarify the lessons of the text.
Entertaining trivia throughout in the form of brief "Geofacts."
More than three dozen charming illustrations.
Quizzes at the end of each chapter." [Answers included at the end of each Quiz.]
NOTE: If you want to use this as a geography textbook, you'll need a way to cover the answers to the quizzes, since they immediately follow the questions.
Chapters
Finding Your Place in the World
North America
South America
Europe
Africa
Asia
Oceania
Polar Regions
Each chapter breaks the area down into regions and then countries; for example, Asia is divided into Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, and Western Asia. The USA's 50th State, Hawaii, is included in the chapter on Oceania and in the Polynesia region, as well as in the chapter that covers the United States in North America. The maps in the section on the USA show the country's territorial expansion over time, a valuable resource to the history student.
