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Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Physical Geography provides comprehensive coverage of the physical geography of the world's hundred and 92 countries, plus Taiwan, Puerto Rico and Antarctica. Each entry provides information on countries physical features, including mountains, forests, deserts, rivers, and more. The vast amount of material is arranged into 14 easy to follow rubrics that facilitate ... More

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Physical Geography provides comprehensive coverage of the physical geography of the world's hundred and 92 countries, plus Taiwan, Puerto Rico and Antarctica. Each entry provides information on countries physical features, including mountains, forests, deserts, rivers, and more. The vast amount of material is arranged into 14 easy to follow rubrics that facilitate quick scanning and meaningful comprehension among entries. 1 location and size. 2 territories and dependencies. 3 climate. 4 topographic regions. 5 oceans and seas. 6 inland Lakes. 7 rivers and waterfalls. 8 deserts. 9 flat and rolling terrain. 10 mountains and volcanoes. 11 canyons and caves. 12 plateaus and monoliths. 13 man-made features. 14 further reading. Each of the encyclopedia's five volumes contains a reader's guide, a detailed glossary, and 15 appendixes, including the seven wonders of the ancient world and the seven natural wonders of the world. In addition, each entry includes a map outlining the country's major geographic features, while more than 200 illustrations highlight geographic points of interest described in the text, volume 5 contains a cumulative index, providing easy access to the subjects mentioned throughoutEach of the encyclopedia's five volumes contains a reader's guide, a detailed glossary, and 15 appendixes, including the seven wonders of the ancient world and the seven natural wonders of the world. In addition, each entry includes a map outlining the country's major geographic features, while more than 200 illustrations highlight geographic points of interest described in the text, volume 5 contains a cumulative index, providing easy access to the subjects mentioned throughout.

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