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The Oxford First Atlas is a brightly illustrated and informative first atlas for young learners in their first years at school. It introduces pupils to key geographical themes and topics, including coasts, rivers, mountains, towns, travel and the environment, and develops early map concepts and atlas skills. It encourages pupils to talk and learn about maps and places. The atlas includes: * Introduction to Planet Earth and countries around the world * Clear and colourful maps of the world, the continents and the British Isles * Stunning aerial photographs and satellite images * Picture keys to help link geographical features to map symbols * Topics of special interest to children including animals and holidays This new edition of the Oxford First Atlas, specially written to support the requirements of primary geography at Key Stage 1, uses simple, clear mapping and colourful illustration to create a stimulating and informative first atlas for all 5-8 year olds. The Oxford First Atlas is also accompanied by the Activity Book for independent work, the Teacher's Handbook for practical page-by-page guidance on using the atlas, and the e-Atlas CD-ROM for whole class display on interactive whiteboard.