Introduces different types of maps and how they are used, including those that show how to get to a place and those that show what you will find when you arrive.

Illustrations and text provide an introduction to the many uses of maps and globes.

The sixth edition of the award-winning atlas--the ultimate resource for knowing everything about our changing world--features photos, fascinating facts, graphics, and full-color political, physical, and thematic maps on important topics.

An illustrated atlas of the United States including relief maps of every state, region, and territory with information about major cities, geography, industry, agriculture, history, and people.

On the planet Cybertron, a war was waged between the Autobots and the Decepticons for control of the Allspark, a mystical talisman that would grant unlimited power to whoever possessed it. The Allspark is smuggled off the planet, but Megatron goes in search of it. He tracks it to Earth and his desire for power sends him into the Arctic Ocean. The sheer cold forces him into a paralyzed state. His body is later recovered, and before going into a comatose...

World War II: Europe describes the European and North African theaters of the horrific conflict that was loosed upon the world as a result of the actions and alliances of an aggressive Germany under the Nazi leadership of the charismatic but evil Adolph Hitler.

The Korean War describes the conflict between communist North Korea and U.S.-supported South Korea for control of the Korean peninsula.

After seven members of their family are kidnapped by an organization called the Vespers, Dan and Amy Cahill must race against time to track down an ancient map to pay as ransom to bring the hostages home.