Rand McNally Answer Atlas: The Geography Resource for Students

Rating:
Summary: A great all-purpose atlas
Review: This atlas gets constant use. It sits right next to my desk for all those times when you just need to know what the highest five mountains in the world are, or what the population of Djibouti is. I have yet to encounter a general geographical or basic demographic question the Answer Atlas can't handle. Its very easy to use, and all the maps are tremendous.

Contains maps for just about everthing from population density to average income to lifetime expectancy (for the US, at least. Other countries and continents are presented in detail, but not to the same extent as the US). Also contains a section with every nation's flag and a few tidbits of information, neatly presented. The front has questions and answers about each of the continents, and there is a section containing graphs and charts that compare just about everything geographical.

A great reference for students and adults, especially those who take pride in knowing the answers to obscure questions.

Rating:
Summary: A great all-purpose atlas
Review: This atlas gets constant use. It sits right next to my desk for all those times when you just need to know what the highest five mountains in the world are, or what the population of Djibouti is. I have yet to encounter a general geographical or basic demographic question the Answer Atlas can't handle. Its very easy to use, and all the maps are tremendous.

Contains maps for just about everthing from population density to average income to lifetime expectancy (for the US, at least. Other countries and continents are presented in detail, but not to the same extent as the US). Also contains a section with every nation's flag and a few tidbits of information, neatly presented. The front has questions and answers about each of the continents, and there is a section containing graphs and charts that compare just about everything geographical.

A great reference for students and adults, especially those who take pride in knowing the answers to obscure questions.