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World atlas / written by Nick Crane
illustrated by David DeanLivre
Edité par Barefoot books. Oxford - 2011
Embark on a mind-expanding journey across the planet. Your guide is earth enthusiast and TV presenter Nick Crane. Your map-maker is artist David Dean. Divided by geographical region, the Barefoot Books World Atlas looks at the way in which communities and cultures across the world have been shaped by their natural environment, and at the ideas and initiatives which are shaping the future. An atlas for the twenty-first century, it shows how all parts of the planet are interconnected and looks at the challenges which face us all in creating a sustainable future. Introduction includes the story of the solar system and the history of map-making. Maps of regions and oceans bring faraway places to life, with illustrated geographical and architectural features, people plants and wildlife, from oil fields to Buddhist monks to the Amazon Rainforest. Fold-out booklets reveal fascinating facts about each region.
Un ouvrage pour explorer les océans et les continents de la Terre : des cartes richement illustrées ; un panorama grandiose où s'animent la faune et la flore, le relief et les populations de chaque région du globe ; un voyage inoubliable à la rencontre des cultures, des hommes et des écosystèmes, posant les enjeux de la préservation de l'environnement à l'échelle mondiale.
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