It's a big country, and the cartographic experts at National Geographic want youngsters to have the engaging tools they need to explore and understand it. This fully revised and updated United States atlas features large, vibrant maps custom designed for children, along with bright, bold photographs and lively text that bring the nation's people, places, and natural wonders to life. Featuring:

• Empowering instructions for how to read and understand maps
• Colorful physical and political United States maps
• 50 state maps designed to make it easy to find towns, cities, and physical features such as mountains, rivers, and lakes
• Lively essays highlighting each state's unique character and strengths
• Regional maps that provide a broad context for each state's location
• A feature on United States territories
• More than 200 colorful photographs
• United States facts at a glance, such as the largest cities, the highest mountain, and the largest states by area
• And more!