Explore the world around you with this engaging collection of maps designed especially for middle schoolers.

The latest edition of Merriam-Webster's Student Atlas has been updated to reflect recent global events and features abundant full-color physical, political, and thematic maps.

• Discover the world's landforms and bodies of water, the highest and lowest elevations, and learn more about ocean currents, and wind patterns.
• Thematic maps cover diverse topics such as continental drift, ocean floor, climate, natural resources, and population density.
• Features up-to-date statistics and global information.

Packed with photographs and easy-to-use charts and graphs and featuring a glossary with brief definitions, this book is the perfect resource for kids interested in exploring the world around them both at home and in the classroom.