Explore the world around you with this engaging collection of maps designed especially for middle schoolers. The latest edition of Merriam-Webster's Student Atlas has been updated to reflect recent global events and features abundant full-color physical, political, and thematic maps. Discover the world's landforms and bodies of water, the highest and lowest elevations, and learn more about ocean currents, and wind patterns. Thematic maps cover diverse topics such as continental drift, ocean floor, climate, natural resources, and population density. Features up-to-date statistics and global information. Packed with photographs and easy-to-use charts and graphs and featuring a glossary with brief definitions, this book is the perfect resource for kids interested in exploring the world around them both at home and in the classroom.