National Geographic Concise Atlas of the World, Second Edition
Maps in this atlas are similar to those in National Geographic Family Reference Atlas of the World (2d ed., 2007) but larger, often covering double-page spreads (with some gutter loss). On the other hand, there are many fewer maps. For Europe, for example, there are one physical and one political map for the entire continent, plus some thematic maps, but no regional or national maps showing individual countries in more detail. Introductory material includes sections on climate, religion, trade, and other topics. An appendix shows average temperatures and rainfall for selected locations. --Mary Ellen Quinn