World Atlas-Products

A World Atlas is more than just a collection of maps which brings a whole new perspective to the reader about the World at large. Today, the market is almost flooded with a wide range of mapping products like Atlas, World globe, maps or World Atlas books including historical maps or Atlases and more. However, World book Atlases rule the roost in mapping arena because they serve as a complete information resource on their subject matter. Apart from World Atlases, a number of maps and road Atlases for cities, countries and continents are routinely published. 'Hammond World Atlas' features among the best Atlases available in the market. After Hammond's World Atlas review, the fifth edition of this momentous work was released with profuse four-color photographic illustrations and and high-resolution digital maps to make it more of a delightful visual treat. This unique World Atlas also includes separate thematic sections on the solar system apart from featuring exclusive information on natural catastrophes like the 2004 South Asian tsunami and 2005 Hurricane Katrina. Another excellent offering by Hammond World Atlas corp. is 'the World Almanac 2007 World Atlas: World Almanac Facts Join Maps for Deeper Understanding' which comes in a unique spiral binding. This 2007 World encyclopedia Atlas comes with the latest updates and an exclusive collection of maps to serve the dual purposes of information and entertainment.

Some of the finest World Atlases by publications of international repute include 'Rand McNally New Indexed Atlas of the World,' 'Peerless Atlas of the World,' 'DK World Atlas,' 'Encarta World Atlas,' 'Colliers World Atlas and Gazetteer,' 'Oxford Deluxe World Atlas,' 'National Geographic's Atlas of the World,' 'the Onion World Atlas' and 'Times Atlas of the World.' A number of publications have also come up with World Atlas pocket handbooks which are extremely convenient to use, these include 'Times Concise Atlas of the World' and 'Rand McNally Pocket Book World Atlas' amongst others. Various thematic Atlases like 'the Times Atlas of World History' have also proved to be works of topical significance. Student World Atlases are also a part of some innovative Atlas initiatives undertaken by international publishers. An example can be cited from the series of National Geographic World Atlases which include a comprehensive 'National Geographic Student Atlas of the World,' aimed at acquainting the children better with the World we live in. Usually available in paperback editions, hard cover or bound in leather, World Atlases of virtually every dimension and size can be easily found in the market which adds to the comfort and convenience of usage. One can also buy 2005 Atlas from Map World site on the internet which is a well-known name in mapping industry.

An excellent example of standard modern Atlases can be found in the Atlas of the World National Geographic, fourth edition, which boasts of extensive full-color maps of many countries, states and provinces in different parts of the World along with high resolution satellite images for each of the continent. 'World Atlas Oxford Deluxe Edition' is another exemplary work which stands out among a plethora of World Atlas initiatives. Some other unique Atlas initiatives include publication of Atlases in different languages to expand its readership base. A World Atlas in French, published in 1989 can be considered an excellent effort in the direction. This French World Atlas was published for accomplishing specific educational goals at the US school district level.