Articles Index
National Geographic World Atlas
A review of the 9th edition of the National Geographic World Atlas, published in 2010, from the expert Geography site at About.com
Exploration Experience: The Heroic Exploits of the World's Greatest Explorers
A review of the National Geographic Society book, Exploration Experience: The Heroic Exploits of the World's Greatest Explorers.
The Power of Place by Harm de Blij
A book review of geographer Harm de Blij's new book, The Power of Place, which focuses on core and periphery and the importance of geography in international relations.
Google Maps
Google Maps is a fantastic service that provides detailed and visually appealing street maps of the United States and Canada. As with all Google products, their search is amazing and Google Maps can locate a map of a business, street address, or city.
Google Earth
Google Earth is an incredible piece of mapping software that is available as a free download from Google. This article is an overview of how to download, use, and zoom on Google Earth from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
Merriam Webster's Geographical Dictionary
A review of the geographical reference Merriam-Webster's Geographical Dictionary, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
If the World Were a Village
A review of the book If the World Were a Village by David J. Smith and illustrated by Shelagh Armstrong, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic
A book review of the book The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic - and How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World by Steven Johnson. This book tells the history of Doctor John Snow's map of London wells to stop cholera.
Oxford Atlas of the World
A review of the new thirteenth edition of the Oxford Atlas of the World, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
GeoPuzzle Africa and the Middle East
A review of the geography-themed puzzle GeoPuzzle which covers Africa and the Middle East.
GeoPuzzle - Europe
A review of the geography puzzle GeoPuzzle - Europe.
GeoPuzzle Asia
A review of the GeoPuzzle for Asia puzzle, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
World of Where - Geography Software
A review of the geography software called World of Where by 17 year-old Zac Cohan.
Why Geography Matters
A review of the book, Why Geography Matters, by noted geographer Harm de Blij.
The Sex Lives of Cannibals
The Sex Lives of Cannibals is a fascinating travelogue about life on the Pacific Ocean island nation of Kiribati.
The Comprehensive World Atlas
A review of the newly released and inexpensive paperback atlas, The Comparative World Atlas, published by Hammond.
The Global Puzzle
Your Guide's review of The Global Puzzle, a world map puzzle with pieces matching the borders of countries.
World Almanac World Atlas
A review of the first edition of the World Almanac World Atlas.
"A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
A review of Bill Bryson's book "A Short History of Nearly Everything," from your About.com Guide.
Map Resources Premier USA & International CD-ROM of Maps
A review of Map Resources' Premier USA and Premier International excellent collections of royalty free, layered, Adobe Illustrator format maps on CD-ROM.
Review of Hammond World Atlas - Fourth Edition
Your Guide's review of Hammond's newest flagship World Atlas; the 2002 fourth edition.