1. Atlas, Schmatlas - £10.95
A jolly entertaining atlas, this devil-may-care take on geography will teach children loads, while tickling their funny bones. There are tons of colourful maps and silly facts
Harry N Abrams
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2. The Times Atlas of the World - £150
You’ll need a sturdy bookcase to hold this one. The ultimate atlas, it’s loved by teachers and explorers alike. Sir Ranulph Fiennes describes it as “by far and away the greatest book on earth”.
Times Books
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3. The Art Atlas - £29.95
An alternative slant on mapping the world, this tome explains how geography has influenced art and architecture. It features fascinating insights from 67 art historians.
Laurence King
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4. The New Traveller’s Atlas - £16.99
Subtitled “A Global Guide to the Places You Must See in Your Lifetime”, and full of maps and photos, it should grace the coffee table of anyone with a sense of adventure.
Apple Press
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5. An Atlas of World Affairs - £22.99
Want a bit more from your maps than where the rivers and mountains lie? This one offers reams of information on current events and geopolitical data, from terrorism to the environment.
Routledge
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6. Atlas of the Oceans - £30
Landmasses are all very well, but Collins’ atlas takes a long, hard look at the other 72 per cent of the world’s surface. Packed with great pictures, it makes an excellent reference work.
Collins
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7. Atlas of Exploration - £12.99
With transparent pages and a CD-Rom, this all-singing, all-dancing atlas could be gimmicky, but it’s not. It’s a fascinating way to bring the voyages of history’s greatest explorers to life.
Dorling Kindersley
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8. Oxford School Atlas - £9.99
Aimed at children over 10, it’s clearly laid out with plenty of satellite images, photographs and artwork. An excellent resource for those wrestling with the national curriculum.
Oxford University Press
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9. Collins World Atlas - £9.99
Put the world in your pocket with this paperback. It’s a great buy for students wanting to get an idea of where countries are without spending vast sums on a hard-backed behemoth.
Collins
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10. World History Atlas - £25
This excellent book covers the eras and empires that have had an impact on our planet. From the ancient Egyptians to Aids, it has the history of the world comprehensively covered.
Dorling Kindersley
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19 June 2008, Chosen by Rebecca Armstrong
