The Firefly World Atlas

Download or read book Firefly Great World Atlas written by Heritage, Andrew and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A magnificent portrait of the Earth. The Firefly Great World Atlas combines the most complete and up-to-date satellite imagery with innovative mapping technology to create a definitive and invaluable reference. Cloud-free satellite images accompany each map at the same scale, allowing immediate comparison between two views of the same location. Larger scale photographs of important geographical features enhance these detailed satellite images. Large-scale maps of all the world's regions are presented along with nine spectacular gatefold maps. As well as identifying cities and towns, the maps include detailed information such as communications, industry, cultural regions (e.g. New England), disputed borders, natural resources, agriculture, sites of interest, scientific stations, and more. A comprehensive index gazetteer provides more than 80,000 fully cross-referenced geographic names. This atlas includes an introductory section that explains the many factors that influence the Earth. For instance, there is a brief explanation of the solar system and how the Sun and space debris affects Earth. Also included are illustrated explanations of the structure of Earth, continental drift, major geological regions and forces, global climate, life on earth, population and settlement, economic systems, and much more. Illustrated with over 1,500 images including 320 high-resolution satellite maps, 96 large-scale regional maps, 180 thematic maps, 200 terrain models, and more than 750 color photographs, the Firefly Great World Atlas is a fascinating and authoritative reference.