cover image Geography of the World

Geography of the World

. DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), $29.99 (304pp) ISBN 978-0-7894-8594-6

Revised and updated, The DK Geography of the World: The Essential Family Guide to Geography and Culture, organized regionally, spans the continents. Beginning with a profile of an area, such as ""Central and South America"" or ""Europe,"" the volume then presents the geography, people, climate and culture of individual countries. Maps provide the essential geography; full-color photos illustrate people and well-known places; diagrams offer views of important activities or environments. A concluding reference section profiles topics such as ""Political Systems "" and ""World Religions."" .