This is an atlas which takes a look at the world using the technology of satellite photographs. Alongside the photographs are maps, using traditional cartography, of the area featured. An introduction to each country is given in the main text, illustrated with land-based photographs. Topic boxes for each country highlight a topical issue about the people, the environment or political events. An introductory spread describes the history of satellites and explains how they work and their impact on today's world. The imagess ...
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This is an atlas which takes a look at the world using the technology of satellite photographs. Alongside the photographs are maps, using traditional cartography, of the area featured. An introduction to each country is given in the main text, illustrated with land-based photographs. Topic boxes for each country highlight a topical issue about the people, the environment or political events. An introductory spread describes the history of satellites and explains how they work and their impact on today's world. The imagess give a bird's eye view of a smoking volcano, the patterns created by Russian oilfields, whole continents in a single image as well as tiny islands in the vast Pacific Ocean. The aim of the book is to assist the reader in the interpretation of satellite images so that they can be compared with maps and ordinary photographs.
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Add this copy of Satellite Atlas to cart. $10.00, very good condition, Sold by The Tiny Cactus rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fort Mohave, AZ, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Gareth Stevens Inc.
Add this copy of The Satellite Atlas to cart. $12.45, very good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1995 by Belitha Press Ltd.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
Add this copy of The Satellite Atlas to cart. $12.45, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1995 by Belitha Press Ltd.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover.
