But this may not be necessary. Atlases are references books and hence do not need to be very portable and are not needed in great numbers. It may be enough for the children to reproduce a few copies of their atlas by drawing them by hand. It is best to have the children reproduce each of their atlas maps on cardboard or cardstock because the finished product will get a great deal of use. The large size of the maps suggests that paper versions would soon tear and become unusable.
Children can make a binding by punching holes and using string.
This not only results in a sturdier product but also a more attractive one than the standard solution of a stapled binding. The essential places to distribute these large atlases would be the school and community libraries. Depending on the size of the community and the scale of the map it may be possible to also reproduce selective maps for inclusion in a small atlas. The children could then carry copies of this home to their families and neighbors. It would encourage the readers to go and consult the master reference Community Atlas in the library.