Explore a world of intricate detail, constant change, and endless fascination! Travel through dozens of time zones and countless climates; discover thousands of towns and cities among civilizations young and old. Understand the massive forces that shape our Earth, and track nature's relentless fury as it builds new worlds and wears away the old. Packed with in-depth information about planet Earth—and the universe beyond—this atlas will help answer a world of questions in an easy-to-access format.