{"product_id":"the-nystrom-desk-atlas-2016","title":"The Nystrom Desk Atlas 2016","description":"This sophisticated reference and teaching tool enables students to visualize the worlds lands and peoples  compare continents  and understand environmental  economic  and cultural issues through thematic maps. Sections addressing the world and its continents each include three full-sized  shaded-relief reference mapspolitical relief  land cover  and sculptural relief (elevation)plus regional maps  thematic maps (climate  precipitation  land use  population  energy resources  and region-specific issues)  cross-section elevation profiles  infographics (such as climographs  population growth  ethnic composition  and balance of trade)  captioned photographs  and Issues Today articles. Additional features: tables of world facts  a glossary  two indexes (of places and themes)  and articles on Understanding Map Projections and How to Use This Atlas. Also available is a 112-page student activity book with photocopy masters that provide 50 activity handouts (one for every two-page spread in the atlas)  thus extending geographic skills  content knowledge  critical thinking skills  and social studies literacy. Fifteen additional literacy lessons build skills that contribute to reading and understanding complex informational texts. The lessons come in two versions: with or without correlations to Common Core State Standards (CCSS). 8\" x 11\". 224 pages. 2016 updated edition.","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44923684814901,"sku":"ByrdShop_078252480X","price":88.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/ByrdShop_078252480X_98023e0a-2e07-4d85-ad3d-44fcfa072a3f.jpg?v=1768649193","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-nystrom-desk-atlas-2016","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}