12 Jan 2010

New Collins Primary Atlas and School Atlas

With the start of a new year, we are pleased to announce the publication of two new editions of our educational atlases.

The new Collins Primary World Atlas is a curriculum supportive Primary World reference atlas for children aged 7-11 (Key Stage 2). Designed for use in the classroom or at home, this revised edition includes informative politically coloured reference mapping of all major world regions.

This atlas provides an introduction to mapping of the UK, Europe and all major regions of the world. It includes information on map reading skills, the meaning of scale and measuring distances.

The continental maps are linked to the regional mapping and are supported with a selection of satellite, aerial and terrestrial photographs. Continental relief maps show layer colouring and major physical features are highlighted.

This atlas is part of the Collins Primary Atlas series.

Collins Primary World Atlas sample pages download (1MB PDF).

The new Collins School World Atlas is an introductory atlas for secondary school students aged 11-14 is designed to help students develop map, atlas and data handling skills. The content adheres closely to the requirements of the National Curriculum and incorporates results of classroom testing. It features 96 pages of clear, easy to read maps, satellite images, an atlas skills section and hundreds of statistics.

Its clear and accessible layout will motivate pupils of all abilities at Key Stage 3 and S1-S2. An easy to follow introductory 'map and atlas skills' section, useful for both teacher and pupil, is followed by clear, easy to read reference maps presented with locator maps, fact boxes and flags, descriptive text, detailed map keys and photos. For this new edition more detailed reference mapping of the British Isles and plans for London 2012 are included.

Carefully selected focus country studies include mapping on contrasting regions and special topics. New special topic mapping of China is included in this edition. The extended world section covers all the global issues required by the National Curriculum e.g. climate, population, biomes, earthquakes and volcanoes.

“Here is an atlas that really targets its intended audience. It is pitched at just the right level…an atlas tailored to the curriculum and your pupils” TES Teacher.

This atlas is part of the Collins School Atlas series.

Collins School Atlas sample pages download (1.2MB PDF).

A full range of interactive flipcharts to support these atlases are available as downloadable files. These charts are easy to use and allow teachers and learners to further develop atlas skills. For more information go to Collins School Atlases Flipcharts post.

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