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117 pp.
| Sterling |
December, 1999 |
TradeISBN 0-8069-7759-0$$19.95
(4)
4-6
Only the final section of the oversized volume contains the kinds of maps and country facts found in a typical atlas. The three preceding segments are devoted to "Planet Earth," "Wildlife of the World," and "People and Places," where double-page spreads, with illustrations and photos, feature topics such as climate, rainforest animals, and human cultures. Though browsable, the format is crowded and sometimes overwhelming. Ind.