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Philip's Navigator are Britain's bestselling road atlases - exceptional for their scale and clarity. 'A map that beats all others' The Daily Telegraph 'Scale, accuracy and clarity are without parallel' Driving Magazine 'No.1 in the UK for clear maps' Independent research survey - Scale: 1.5 miles to 1 inch = 1:100,000 (Northern Scotland: 3 miles to 1 inch = 1:200,000) - Super-detailed 6-page route-planning section. - Every street in Britain is marked on the maps. - Over 3000 roads clearly named.- Featuring major National Trails such as: Hadrian Wall's Path, Offa's Dyke Path, Pennine Way, South Downs Way, Thames Path, The Ridgeway, West Highland Way and Southern Upland Way. - 100 indexed town-centre maps plus approaches maps to 12 major urban areas. - Exceptional road detail, from motorways to country lanes, with every junction, roundabout and slip-road shown. - Thousands of individually named farms, houses and hamlets.- The No.1 Choice of Road Atlas for the serious motorist. Available in a robust flexiback binding, Philip's Navigator Britain is widely used by professional drivers and the emergency services, including national police training, and is recommended in the motoring press and national newspapers. No other road atlas of Britain offers this level of detail and clarity.

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Philip's is No. 1 in the UK for clear maps and brings you the latest large format Big Road Atlas Britain and Ireland 2024 with fully updated maps from the Philip's digital database. 'Good balance between detail and clarity with excellent town maps' What Car?* Main scale of fully updated maps: 3 miles to 1 inch = 1:200,000* Latest Highway Code information included * Practical 'more to view per page' A3 format* Smart motorways and electric cars explained* Great for planning and driving long journeys or short hops* Philip's: Britain's clearest maps for motorists* Completely updated and revised for 2024 with information on Smart Motorways and electric cars - Plan your route in advance - 6-page route-planning section - 64 fully indexed town and city plans - 16 pages of city approach maps with named arterial roads - 2-page road map of Ireland - Map of scenic Britain and a map highlighting railways, airports and ferry ports Philip's 2024 Big Road Atlas Britain and Ireland contains 96 pages of road maps covering Britain at 3 miles to 1 inch (Scottish Highlands and Western Isles at 4 miles to 1 inch, Orkney and Shetland at 5.25 miles to 1 inch). The maps clearly mark service areas, roundabouts and multi-level junctions for easy navigation, and in rural areas distinguish between roads over and under 4 metres wide - a boon for drivers of wide vehicles. The atlas also includes a 2-page road map of Ireland, route-planning maps, a distance table, 12 large-scale city approach maps with named arterial roads, and 64 extra-detailed and fully indexed town and city plans.

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PHILIP'S - THE ATLAS BRAND FOR TRUCKERS, CARAVANNERS AND OTHER SERIOUS ROAD USERS"The best of its kind with quick and easy to use information" Fleet Week- Essential for Truckers (and very useful for Caravanners too)- Over 4,000 bridges with restrictions - either height, weight or width - located on the maps- Super-clear maps of the UK at 1:200,000 (Northern Scotland 1:250,000)- Special Feature: "Bridge Strikes" (including "Most Hit Bridges", numbering approximately 50, which includes all bridges struck five or more time in a 12-month period- Lists Restricted Motorway Junctions with explanations - Truck stop listings and location maps, including the facilities and opening times- Big format and spiral binding - easy-to-use on the road- 12 pages of urban area maps with bridge restrictions- Central London maps - with bridge restrictions'Even though I have a satnav I find a map essential for planning in stops on long routes.' a trucker customer

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Philip's Navigator Scotland is the UK's best-selling atlas of Scotland. The Navigator brand is famous for the UK's clearest mapping and superb extra detail - essential for the motorist, whether for business or pleasure - and all with a fully updated section on the best Scotland has to offer.'A map that beats all others.' - The Daily Telegraph'Scale, accuracy and clarity are without parallel.' - Driving Magazine'No.1 in the UK for clear maps.' - Independent research survey- Exceptional clarity at a scale of 1.5 miles to 1 inch = 1:100,000 (3 miles to 1 inch = 1:200,000 for Northern Scotland) - No other road atlas of Scotland can provide this level of detail and touring information- Invaluable 'Best Places to Visit' section, including heritage spots, spectacular sights and the best walks, including the Southern Upland, West Highland, Great Glen and Speyside Ways- Key town-centre maps fully indexed for easy navigation- Exceptional road detail, from motorways to country lanes, with every junction, roundabout and slip-road shown- Packed with hundreds of individually named farms, houses and hamlets, alongside all the key heritage and cultural sites- Hard-wearing and practical A4 format with spiral bindingNavigator Scotland offers so much more than a mere road map: hundreds of individually named farms, houses and hamlets, airports, airfields, stations, ferries, canals, harbours, tourist information centres, and a wide range of places of interest ranging from castles to chapels. Every element is clearly indexed for easy use and includes indexed town plans of all the major regional centres. Added to all that is a guide to Scotland's many leisure facilities and listings of a wide variety of activities from abseiling to yachting.The atlas is perfect for touring with its large scale and wealth of travel information. The exceptional detail also makes the atlas ideal for local business use.

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Philip's latest super-clear road map of Italy fully updated with the latest tourist, heritage and driving information.'THE CLEAREST AND MOST DETAILED MAPS OF EUROPE' David Williams MBE, former CEO Gem Motoring Assist The bestselling fold-out road map for navigating in Italy has been updated for all travellers wanting to go places in the Italian peninsula, including Sardinia and Sicily. Whether driving through the most spectacular scenic routes the country has to offer on the Amalfi coast or planning your trip from Venice to Naples, this handy map has all you need. - Super-clear mapping scale 1:1,110,000 (17.5 miles to 1 inch)- Key driving information: motorways (toll, pre-pay and free), mountain passes, railways, road numbers (European and local), plus distances between towns- Fully revised and up-to-date with the latest tourist and leisure information- Scenic routes clearly highlighted- Places of interest added: from castles, heritage sites, beaches and national parks to theme parks, places of worship and ancient monuments- Includes the islands and sights of Sardinia and Sicily- Double-sided maps - more for your money and easier to use- Detailed city plans: Milan, Naples, Rome and Turin - Full index of place names- Major city location mapsIn fact, everything you need for your trip to Italy.

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A new edition of this double-sided map of the Cotswolds clearly featuring places of tourist and historic interest in an easy-to-read style of mapping, alongside six handy town centre plans. This leisure and tourist map of the Cotswolds gives detailed coverage of the area's road network at a scale of approximately 2 miles to 1 inch (1:125,000). The coverage stretches from Abingdon in the east to Gloucester in the west, and from Swindon in the south to Great Malvern in the north.The map shows places of tourist and historic interest, including castles, camping and caravanning sites, country parks, galleries, gardens, golf courses, museums, nature trails, historic sites, sports venues, theatres and wildlife parks. An index to principal places of interest is also featured.With some of the most enchanting towns and cities in England in the area - all with extraordinary history and notable natural beauty - use the Philip's Leisure Map to explore and delight in the Cotswold magic. Included in the mapping are indexed town-centre street maps for Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Gloucester, Tewkesbury and Winchcombe for easy navigation and enjoyment.In a convenient folded format, this double-sided sheet map is ideally suited for both leisure and business use, whether by locals or visitors.

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Who hasn't explored and enjoyed their surrounding area recently and come to appreciate what is on our respective doorsteps? Philip's have created this new series for walkers, cyclists and local explorers at a scale that provides greener options to uncover all the nature and hidden gems in your local area.The detailed scale allows explorers, walkers and cyclists to avoid main roads and select pathways, bridleways and lanes for optimum enjoyment. Whether it's meandering through the local parks or historic houses, exploring neighbourhood nature spots or the local town, we have the clear mapping and information you need. If you do have to travel to reach areas you'd like to explore, all A and B roads are clearly shown on our Route Planner and we include all the large-scale town and city plans. Exceptional detail allows the user to pinpoint exactly where they need to go and the best route to follow.· The only atlas with every road, street and lane in the county named, along with the best pedestrian routes, long-distance cycle routes.· Highlighting lanes, alleyways, footpaths and bridleways, camping and caravan sites, golf courses, parks, gardens and many, many other places of interest· Contains all the usual one-way streets, barriers, car parks, railway and bus stations, hospitals, colleges and schools, police and fire stations, places of worship, post offices, shopping and leisure centres

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An excellent world atlas. Very illuminating, good colours, clear texts...good glossary and, last but not least, up-to-date. - customer review- The ideal school atlas for Key Stage 3 pupils and Scotland''s National Qualifications, 11-14 years old- All updated for 2024 specifically to meet curriculum needs- Specially focused 16-page UK and Ireland section- Comprehensive 62-page world section includes thematic maps on the environment, climate change, people, quality of life, and energy- Published in association with the Royal Geographical SocietyPhilip''s RGS Essential School Atlas has been specially created for lower-secondary geography students (11-14 year olds). The maps have been carefully designed to be uncluttered and easy to read, containing specially selected place names and detail. A clear set of symbols and scale information accompanies every map, with a useful introductory section covering basic atlas

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PHILIP''S: THE BEST-SELLING EUROPEAN ATLAS RANGE IN THE UK with ''The clearest and most detailed maps of Europe'' David Williams MBE, former CEO Gem Motoring Assist''The best of its kind with quick, easy-to-use information'' Fleet Week* Super-clear main scale at 1:750,000 (12 miles to 1 inch)* Extra pages with scales from 1:200,000 to 1:3M, showing more detail where you need it* Super-size, clear mapping of every country in Europe and the relevant driving rules and regulations * Easy-to-use large A3 format with large maps and large print place names* 16-page route planning section, for easy route planning across long distances* With ski resorts, wine areas, and all the other exceptional attractions Europe has to offer.* 50 town and city plans for easy navigation* Including a handy map of Europe'

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PHILIP'S - No. 1 in the UK for clear maps'Good balance between detail and clarity with excellent town maps' What Car? * Mapping at a scale of 3 miles to 1 inch = 1:200,000* Philip's: Market leader and Britain's clearest maps for motorists* Completely updated and revised for 2023 * New map showing Smart Motorways- Practical spiral bound, lie-flat format- 160 pages of fully updated super-clear road maps - 10 pages of detailed route-planning maps - plan your route in advance - 88 indexed town-centre maps - 14 pages of city approach maps with named arterial roads - 2 page road map of Ireland- Map of scenic Britain and a map highlighting railways, airports and ferry ports Philip's 2023 Road Atlas Britain and Ireland is the top-of-the-range spiral road atlas featuring the latest maps from the Philip's digital database. Voted Britain's clearest and most detailed in an independent consumer survey, the mapping is super-clear. Philip's 2023 Road Atlas Britain and Ireland contains 160 pages of road maps covering Britain at 3 miles to 1 inch, with the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland at smaller scales. The maps clearly mark service areas, roundabouts and multi-level junctions, and in rural areas distinguish between roads over and under 4 metres wide. The atlas also includes a 2-page road map of Ireland, 10 pages of route-planning maps, a distance table, 10 large-scale city approach maps with named arterial roads, and 88 extra-detailed and fully indexed town and city plans.

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The 11th edition of the market-leading atlas for primary school pupils, Philip's RGS Junior School Atlas has been fully revised and updated with all the latest facts and curriculum requirements. - The essential atlas for primary schools with clear and easy-to-follow maps and diagrams - updated for 2021/22- Published in association with the Royal Geographical Society- Recommended for Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum - and all 7-11 year olds - An excellent introduction to mapping concepts such as scale, direction, symbols, longitude and latitude- 22-page Britain and Ireland section with clear thematic charts, diagrams and large-scale regional maps- 22-page section on The World, with political maps - and thematic treatment of key themes, from volcanoes and earthquakes to transport and tourism- Continents section with physical and political maps- Easy-to-follow map references and 1,000-place indexThe market-leading atlas for pupils at primary schools, Philip's RGS Junior School Atlas is a stimulating and authoritative first introduction to the world of maps, and is recommended for Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum.The introductory section describes the meaning of scale, how to measure distances using the maps, and explains the symbols on the maps.The following section is devoted to the United Kingdom and Ireland. Thematic maps cover topics such as mountains and rivers, climate and weather, population and cities, farming and fishing, industry and energy, transport, tourism and conservation. Regional maps of England and Wales, Scotland and Ireland complete this section.The rest of the atlas is made up of world thematic maps and world continental maps. Included are topics such as the world's climate, vegetation, agriculture, energy sources, and environmental concerns, such as global warming. A simple letter-figure index completes the atlas - a useful introduction to help the young reader find his/her way around the maps. Available in both hardback and paperback editions.

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Coming from the market leader in European mapping, this compact spiral edition gives more to leisure travellers with its unique factfinder of key statistics, currency, driving regs and speed limits for each country. Packed with details of facilities at major ski resorts and top visitor attractions, country by country, with clear route-planning maps, which enable journeys of over 800 miles to be planned without turning a page.Along with detailed road maps, there are car ferries, toll-free and pre-pay motorways, all clearly marked.The continental road network is shown at four different scales from 1:250 000 to 1:4 500 000, with ultra-clear detailed mapping. Scenic routes are highlighted, and the maps show numerous places to visit including beaches, theme parks, national parks and World Heritage Sites

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The only county Street Atlas with all the named streets of Devon and perfect back-up for emergency services, delivery drivers, visitors and locals.With more than 28,000 named streets, roads, lanes and alleys, this is the essential map book for residents and visitors - especially if you're in a hurry.Includes all the streets in BARNSTAPLE, EXETER, EXMOUTH, PAIGNTON, PLYMOUTH, TORQUAY, Appledore, Axminster, Bideford, Brixham, Buckfastleigh, Crediton, Dartmouth, Dawlish, Great Torrington, Honiton, Ilfracombe, Ivybridge, Kingsbridge, Newton Abbot, Okehampton, Salcombe, Seaton, Sidmouth, South Molton, Tavistock, Teignmouth, Tiverton, Totnes... and every town and village.- New completely revised edition in practical spiral-bound format- Street maps show car parks, schools, hospitals and many other places of interest, including off the beaten track- 4-page practical route-planning section showing all A and B roads- Super-clear mapping- Easy-to-use index- Scales: 1¾ inches to 1 mile (1:36,000) and 3½ inches to 1 mile (1:18,000). Major towns: 7 inches to 1 mile (1:9,000).Other information on the maps includes postcode boundaries, car parks, railway and bus stations, post offices, schools, colleges, hospitals, police and fire stations, places of worship, leisure centres, footpaths and bridleways, camping and caravan sites, golf courses, and many other places of interest.

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Who hasn't explored and enjoyed their surrounding area in recent years and come to appreciate what is on our respective doorsteps? Philip's have created this new series for walkers, cyclists and local explorers at a scale that provides greener options to uncover all the nature and hidden gems in your local area.Includes all the 13,000 streets, lanes and alleys in CHIPPENHAM, DEVIZES, MARLBOROUGH, SALISBURY, SWINDON, TROWBRIDGE, Warminster, Amesbury, Avebury, Bradford-on-Avon, Burbage, Calne, Corsham, Cricklade, Durrington, Frome, Great Bedwyn, Highworth, Hungerford, Lambourn, Larkhill, Lechlade-on-Thames, Little Bedwyn, Ludgershall, Lyneham, Malmesbury, Melksham, Mere, Pewsey, Purton, Royal Wootton Bassett, Shaftesbury, South Cerney, Stourton, Tidworth, Westbury, Wilton.The detailed scale allows explorers, walkers and cyclists to avoid main roads and select pathways, bridleways and lanes for optimum enjoyment. Whether it's meandering through the local parks or historic houses, exploring neighbourhood nature spots or the local town, we have the clear mapping and information you need.If you do have to travel to reach areas you'd like to explore, all A and B roads are clearly shown on our Route Planner and we include all the large-scale town and city plans. Exceptional detail allows the user to pinpoint exactly where they need to go and the best route to follow.· The only atlas with every road, street and lane in the county named, along with the best pedestrian routes, long-distance cycle routes.· Highlighting lanes, alleyways, footpaths and bridleways, camping and caravan sites, golf courses, parks, gardens and many, many other places of interest.· Contains all the usual one-way streets, barriers, car parks, railway and bus stations, hospitals, colleges and schools, police and fire stations, places of worship, post offices, shopping and leisure centres.

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The latest edition of Philip's France and Spain Road Atlas, in a handy spiral A4 format, is the must-have atlas for anyone travelling or driving in these and the adjacent countries including Belgium, Luxembourg and Portugal.From the market leaders in European Road Mapping, in addition to the main maps at 1:750,000, the road network is shown at three supplementary scales from 1:250,000 to 1:3M, with ultra-clear detailed maps for urban areas, so that you can navigate in this part of Europe with ease. Scenic routes are highlighted on the road maps, with theme parks and World Heritage Sites also clearly shown. The maps highlight towns with low-emission zones and show motorway rest/parking areas, not forgetting handy listings of top sites to visit and useful ski resort information.Philip's France and Spain Road Atlas includes: * Up-to-date driving regulations, including speed limits;* 4 pages of route-planning maps which enable journeys of over 800 miles to be planned without turning a page;* 57 pages of clear, detailed road maps, with scenic routes highlighted and toll, toll-free and pre-pay motorways all clearly marked;* 6 large-scale urban-area maps;* 11 city-centre plans marking historic buildings and tourist attractions, as well as car parks, head post offices and other facilities;* Listings for ski resorts and top visitor attractions.

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Who hasn't explored and enjoyed their surrounding area in recent years and come to appreciate what is on our respective doorsteps? Philip's have created this new series for walkers, cyclists and local explorers at a scale that provides greener options to uncover all the nature and hidden gems in your local area.Includes all the streets in ABINGDON-ON-THAMES, BANBURY, BICESTER, DIDCOT, HENLEY-ON-THAMES, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD, THAME, WITNEY, Adderbury, Benson, Burford, Carterton, Caversham, Chalgrove, Charlbury, Chinnor, Chipping Norton, Cholsey, Cowley, Cumnor, Eynsham, Faringdon, Goring, Grove, Headington, Highworth, Kennington, Lechlade-on-Thames, Middleton Cheney, Pangbourne, Sonning Common, Stokenchurch, Wallingford, Wantage, Wargrave, Watlington, Wheatley, Woodstock, Wootton.The detailed scale allows explorers, walkers and cyclists to avoid main roads and select pathways, bridleways and lanes for optimum enjoyment. Whether it's meandering through the local parks or historic houses, exploring neighbourhood nature spots or the local town, we have the clear mapping and information you need.If you do have to travel to reach areas you'd like to explore, all A and B roads are clearly shown on our Route Planner and we include a large-scale city plan of Oxford. Exceptional detail allows the user to pinpoint exactly where they need to go and the best route to follow.· The only atlas with every road, street and lane in the county named, along with the best pedestrian routes, long-distance cycle routes.· Highlighting lanes, alleyways, footpaths and bridleways, camping and caravan sites, golf courses, parks, gardens and many, many other places of interest· Contains all the usual one-way streets, barriers, car parks, railway and bus stations, hospitals, colleges and schools, police and fire stations, places of worship, post offices, shopping and leisure centres

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THE MUST-HAVE ATLAS OF BRITAIN FOR CAMPING, CARAVANNING AND MOTORHOMES'A map that beats all others' - The Daily Telegraph'Scale, accuracy and clarity are without parallel' - Driving Magazine'No. 1 in the UK for clear maps' - Independent research surveyThe lure of the open road and British countryside has never waned and the appeal of independent exploration has surely grown in recent years. However, the adventurous need practical information about what lies ahead - from bridge heights, widths and weights to places to stop and enjoy. Philip's Navigator Camping and Caravanning Atlas of Britain is the No. 1 Choice of Road Atlas for the independent travelling motorist and camper van owner.* Scale: 1.5 miles to 1 inch = 1:100,000 (Northern Scotland: 3 miles to 1 inch = 1:200,000)* Over 1,880 approved campsites located, plus essential advice from The Camping and Caravanning Club* Includes essential information for caravanning motorists: 6000 bridge height limits, 1500 bridge weight limits and 260 bridge width limits- No other road atlas of Britain offers this level of detail and clarity- Britain's best road mapping in a great spiral format- Every street in Britain is marked on the maps- Over 3000 main roads named- 100 indexed town-centre maps plus approaches to 12 major urban areas- Super-detailed 6-page route-planning section- Exceptional road detail, from motorways to country lanes, with every junction, roundabout and slip-road shown- Thousands of individually named farms, houses and hamletsPhilip's Navigator Camping and Caravanning Atlas of Britain includes a special feature by The Friendly Club, which is packed with essential camping and caravanning information.

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"The detail you need at a size you can read". The latest 2024 Easy to Read Britain Road Atlas from Philip's best selling Road Atlas range. A practical and chunky A4-sized paperback with handy flaps to help plan any journey.- Large print maps- Huge 1:150,000 scale (approx 2.4 miles to 1 inch)- Large print place names- Large print index- Super-clear 10-page routeplanner- Handy flaps to mark pages and keep track of journeysAt last, a Road Atlas that everyone can read easily, in or out of the car, no matter what the conditions. Large scale maps, large print place names, clear road colours (which are easier to read in the dark), a large print index and a special route-planning section that's almost a road atlas in itself.With a distance chart for quick calculations, thousands of attractions and hundreds of campsites clearly marked, packed with clearly outlined scenic routes and viewpoints, and all counties marked up, your travels have never been easier to plan.If it's dark, or you just can't find your glasses, the new Philip's Easy to Read Britain Road Atlas is the answer - wherever you're driving in England, Scotland or Wales.

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Who hasn't explored and enjoyed their surrounding area recently and come to appreciate what is on our respective doorsteps? Philip's have created this new series for walkers, cyclists and local explorers at a scale that provides greener options to uncover all the nature and hidden gems in your local area. The detailed scale allows explorers, walkers and cyclists to avoid main roads and select pathways, bridleways and lanes for optimum enjoyment. Whether it's meandering through the local parks or historic houses, exploring neighbourhood nature spots or the local town, we have the clear mapping and information you need. If you do have to travel to reach areas you'd like to explore, all A and B roads are clearly shown on our Route Planner and we include all the large-scale town and city plans. Exceptional detail allows the user to pinpoint exactly where they need to go and the best route to follow. · The only atlas with every road, street and lane in the county named, along with the best pedestrian routes, long-distance cycle routes. · Highlighting lanes, alleyways, footpaths and bridleways, camping and caravan sites, golf courses, parks, gardens and many, many other places of interest · Contains all the usual one-way streets, barriers, car parks, railway and bus stations, hospitals, colleges and schools, police and fire stations, places of worship, post offices, shopping and leisure centres

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"The perfect atlas for planning a trip anywhere in the UK and Ireland"The essential handy road atlas for planning a trip in Britain and Ireland. Keep it in the glove box or your travel bag for quick and easy reference.This gem of a glove-box sized atlas has all the core information you need for driving around the British Isles. It includes all the motorways, primary roads and A Roads and they are clearly shown - ideal for route planning. There is a separate 4-page road map of Ireland for easy use. Alongside that, this handy atlas includes a key map, a distance table and useful counties map.All the towns and villages listed within are indexed and all the information comes in a handy glove-box size format with practical, lie-flat spiral binding. With the scale at a user-friendly 8 miles to 1 inch / 1:500,000 (Ireland 19 miles to 1 inch /1:1,200,000) and fully up-to-date using Philip's clear mapping, you will never be at a loss to establish the best route.Keep in the car or sling in your bag before travelling, the Philip's Handy Road Atlas of Britain is also great value at only £5.99.

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- Britain's best-selling school atlas - now in its 100th edition- Recommended for Key Stage 4, GCSE and A-level in England and Wales (Scottish National Qualifications/Highers) and international schools.- Fully updated to reflect the latest changes in the curriculum- Published in association with the Royal Geographical Society- Combines superb digital maps of Britain and the world with up-to-date thematic maps across a wide range of topics- Essential learning including political, physical, climate and thematic mapping- Country-by-country statistics on population, land use, trade, tourism, energy, wealth and much more - World Themes Section - from volcanoes and earthquakes to population trends, languages and religions, all the key aspects and statistics of geography are explored and explained- Plus a special section on how satellite imagery is used to interpret global, environmental and urban patterns of change Britain's best-selling secondary school atlas, now in its 100th Edition. The contents are divided into sections for ease of use, with each page colour-coded for rapid reference. It contains clear explanations of scale, latitude and longitude, map projections and Geographical Information Systems (GIS).The physical maps of the United Kingdom and Ireland are accompanied by thematic maps on numerous key social and economic themes. The middle section is made up of World topographical maps, incorporating continental thematic maps on topics such as climate, population and economics, followed by 30 pages of World thematic maps.Completing the atlas is a section of World social and economic statistics, accompanied by the index to the topographical maps in the atlas, showing letter-figure grid references as well as latitude and longitude co-ordinates.Available in both hardback and paperback formats, Philip's Modern School Atlas 100th Edition is an unbeatable combination of highly detailed physical mapping backed up by numerous tables and enlightening thematic maps.

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For all your holiday and travel needs, the latest up-to-date edition of Philip's super-clear map of Europe.'The Clearest and Most Detailed Maps of Europe' David Williams MBE, former CEO Gem Motoring AssistThe perfect all-inclusive map for planning and using on your European Road Trip:- The Main scale is super-clear 1: 3,890,000 (61 miles to 1 inch)- All of Europe is covered from Southern Portugal to Northern Russia- Fully updated with all the latest information for travelling in Europe- Handy Weather Maps for both Summer and Winter travels - City-to-City Distance Table for estimating your journeys - All the important information for motoring: motorways (toll, pre-pay and free), mountain passes, railways, road numbers (European and local), distances between towns In fact, everything you need for driving in Europe. Every country is covered from Portugal to Russia and it is a double-sided map for easy in-car use. Follow the sun (or the snow) and make the most of this small, but extraordinarily culture-packed continent.

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- Britain''s best-selling school atlas - now in its 101st edition- Recommended for Key Stage 4, GCSE and A-Level in England and Wales (Scottish National Qualifications/Highers) and international schools- Fully updated to reflect the latest changes in the curriculum- Published in association with the Royal Geographical Society- Combines superb digital maps of Britain and the world with up-to-date thematic maps - Country-by-country statistics on population, land use, trade, tourism, energy, wealth and much more - World Themes Section - from volcanoes and earthquakes to population trends, languages and religions, all the key aspects and statistics of geography are explored and explained- Plus a special section on how satellite imagery is used to interpret global, environmental and urban patterns of change Britain''s best-selling secondary school atlas, now in its 101st Edition. The contents are

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''Good balance between detail and clarity with excellent town maps'' What Car?PHILIP''S - Market leader and No. 1 in the UK for clear maps 2025 Philip''s Road Atlas of Britain and Ireland is a top-of-the-range, A4-sized, paperback atlas featuring fully updated maps from the Philip''s digital database. Voted Britain''s clearest and most detailed in an independent consumer survey, the mapping is super-clear.* Mapping at a scale of 3 miles to 1 inch = 1:200,000 for clarity and ease of use* Top tips for better and safer driving including how to parallel park* 160 pages of fully updated super-clear road maps* 10 pages of detailed route-planning maps, to help plan your route in advance* 88 fully indexed and detailed town-centre maps* Major city approach maps with named arterial roads* Clear road mapping showing all of IrelandThis atlas contains 160 pages

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The detail you need at a size you can read. The latest 2025 Philip''s Easy to Read Road Atlas of Britain from the best-selling Road Atlas range has exceptionally clear mapping and everything you need for exploring Britain. With a special lie-flat spiral binding, it will enhance any trip. Large maps packed with extra details for a better journey Huge 1:150,000 scale (approx 2.4 miles to 1 inch) Large print place names Large print index 88 detailed town plans for easy navigation Expanded London ULEZ clearly shown on approach mapping Super-clear 10-page route planner to create the best journeys Thousands of attractions clearly mapped, including castles, theme parks, gardens, zoos and more.At last, a road atlas that everyone can read easily, in or out of the car, no matter what the conditions. With up-to-date mapping technology, your travels have never be

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'THE BEST OF ITS KIND, WITH QUICK EASY-TO-USE INFORMATION' Fleet WeekPhilip's super-clear road map of Britain and Ireland, fully updated with the latest route-planning, tourist and driving information. Whether you are planning a road trip of the British Isles or just ensuring you take the best roads from A to B, this map will take you where you wish to go.The bestselling fold-out road map for navigating in Britain and Ireland has been completely updated for all those wanting to go places in the British Isles - England, Scotland, Wales and all of Ireland. Whether driving through the most spectacular scenic routes each country has to offer, working out which county boundary applies, or planning your trip from Edinburgh to London, this handy map has all you need.- Super-clear mapping scale 1:830,000 (13 miles to 1 inch)- Key driving information: motorways (toll, pre-pay and free), mountain routes, railways, canals, road numbers, plus distances between towns- All County Boundaries and Local Councils clearly marked- Fully revised and up-to-date with the latest tourist and leisure information- Scenic routes clearly highlighted from coastal to mountainous- Places of interest: from castles, heritage sites, beaches and national parks to theme parks, places of worship and ancient monuments- Includes the Channel Islands and Isle of Man- Double-sided maps - more for your money and easier to use- Detailed city plans: London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Dublin and Belfast- Full index of place names In fact, everything you need for going places in Britain and Ireland

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A new edition of the market-leading atlas for CXC Geography students, Philip's Caribbean Atlas for Secondary Schools provides extensive coverage of the Caribbean area, together with a comprehensive selection of world and regional maps. The atlas is arranged in three sections for ease of use, with each page colour-coded for rapid reference. The first section is devoted to a detailed coverage of the Caribbean region in 48 pages, and includes maps of every island plus Belize and Guyana, as well as topographical, land use, tourism and mining maps.The second section is made up of 72 pages of World topographical maps, incorporating continental thematic maps on topics such as population, climate and biomes, followed by 32 pages of World thematic maps. This new 8th edition features updated mapping of all Caribbean islands, as well as the latest statistics. The World map section contains additional coverage of Brazil, the Americas and Asia, while the World thematic section includes maps on volcanoes, El Niño, tourism, energy, minerals, industry, trade and international organizations.Completing the atlas is a section of CXC study maps covering topics such as farming, soil conservation, economics, tourism and urban land use. Features regional studies of Mauritius, UK, Canada, USA and Brazil.The index gives letter-figure grid references as well as latitude and longitude co-ordinates.

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Who hasn't explored and enjoyed their surrounding area in recent years and come to appreciate what is on our respective doorsteps? Philip's have created this new series for walkers, cyclists and local explorers at a scale that provides greener options to uncover all the nature and hidden gems in your local area.Includes all the 20,000 streets in BECCLES, GREAT YARMOUTH, KING'S LYNN, Norwich, Thetford, Attleborough, Aylsham, Brundall, Bungay, Caister-on-Sea, Cromer, Dersingham, Diss, Downham Market, Fakenham, Harleston, Heacham, Hemsby, Hunstanton, Lakenheath, Loddon, North Walsham, Sheringham, Swaffham, Watton, Wells-next-the-Sea, Wisbech, Wymondham.The detailed scale allows explorers, walkers and cyclists to avoid main roads and select pathways, bridleways and lanes for optimum enjoyment. Whether it's meandering through the local parks or historic houses, exploring neighbourhood nature spots or the local town, we have the clear mapping and information you need.If you do have to travel to reach areas you'd like to explore, all A and B roads are clearly shown on our Route Planner and we include all the large-scale town and city plans. Exceptional detail allows the user to pinpoint exactly where they need to go and the best route to follow.· The only atlas with every road, street and lane in the county named, along with the best pedestrian routes, long-distance cycle routes.· Highlighting lanes, alleyways, footpaths and bridleways, camping and caravan sites, golf courses, parks, gardens and many, many other places of interest.· Contains all the usual one-way streets, barriers, car parks, railway and bus stations, hospitals, colleges and schools, police and fire stations, places of worship, post offices, shopping and leisure centres.

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The only county Street Atlas with all the named streets of Nottinghamshire and perfect back-up for emergency services, delivery drivers, visitors and locals.With more than 18,000 named streets, roads, lanes and alleys, this is the essential map book for residents and visitors - especially if you're in a hurryIncludes all the streets in BEESTON, MANSFIELD, NOTTINGHAM, SUTTON IN ASHFIELD, WEST BRIDGFORD, WORKSOP, Balderton, Bawtry, Bingham, Blidworth, Bottesford, Calverton, Clifton, Cotgrave, East Leake, Eastwood, Edwinstowe, Gainsborough, Harworth, Hucknall, Kegworth, Keyworth, Kimberley, Kirkby in Ashfield, Long Eaton, Mansfield Woodhouse, Market Warsop, Newark-on-Trent, Ollerton, Pinxton, Radcliffe on Trent, Rainworth, Ravenshead, Retford, Ruddington, Saxilby, Shirebrook, Southwell, Stapleford, Tickwell.- New completely revised edition in practical spiral-bound format- Street maps show car parks, schools, hospitals and many other places of interest, including off the beaten track- 4-page practical route-planning section showing all A and B roads- Super-clear mapping- Easy-to-use index- Scales: 1¾ inches to 1 mile (1:36,000) and 3½ inches to 1 mile (1:18,000). Major towns: 7 inches to 1 mile (1:9,000).Other information on the maps includes postcode boundaries, car parks, railway and bus stations, post offices, schools, colleges, hospitals, police and fire stations, places of worship, leisure centres, footpaths and bridleways, camping and caravan sites, golf courses, and many other places of interest.

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The only county Street Atlas with all the named streets of Suffolk and perfect back-up for emergency services, delivery drivers, visitors and locals.With more than 13,000 named streets, roads, lanes and alleys, this is the essential map book for residents and visitors - especially if you're in a hurryIncludes all the streets in BURY ST EDMUNDS, FELIXSTOWE, HAVERHILL, IPSWICH, LOWESTOFT, NEWMARKET, SUDBURY, Aldeburgh, Beccles, Brandon, Bungay, Burwell, Capel St Mary, Diss, East Bergholt, Eye, Framlingham, Great Barton, Hadleigh, Halesworth, Harleston, Harwich, Hopton on Sea, Isleham, Lakenheath, Lavenham, Leiston, Long Melford, Manningtree, Mildenhall, Needham Market, Orford, Saxmundham, Shotley Gate, Soham, Southwold, Steeple Bumpstead, Stowmarket, Thetford, Wickham Market, Woodbridge.- New completely revised edition in practical spiral-bound format- Street maps show car parks, schools, hospitals and many other places of interest, including off the beaten track- 4-page practical route-planning section showing all A and B roads- Super-clear mapping- Easy-to-use index- Scales: 1¾ inches to 1 mile (1:36,000) and 3½ inches to 1 mile (1:18,000). Major towns: 7 inches to 1 mile (1:9,000).Other information on the maps includes postcode boundaries, car parks, railway and bus stations, post offices, schools, colleges, hospitals, police and fire stations, places of worship, leisure centres, footpaths and bridleways, camping and caravan sites, golf courses, and many other places of interest.

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Who hasn't explored and enjoyed their surrounding area in recent years and come to appreciate what is on our respective doorsteps? Philip's have created this new series for walkers, cyclists and local explorers at a scale that provides greener options to uncover all the nature and hidden gems in your local area.Includes all the streets in BURY ST EDMUNDS, FELIXSTOWE, HAVERHILL, IPSWICH, LOWESTOFT, NEWMARKET, SUDBURY, Aldeburgh, Beccles, Brandon, Bungay, Burwell, Capel St Mary, Diss, East Bergholt, Eye, Framlingham, Great Barton, Hadleigh, Halesworth, Harleston, Harwich, Hopton on Sea, Isleham, Lakenheath, Lavenham, Leiston, Long Melford, Manningtree, Mildenhall, Needham Market, Orford, Saxmundham, Shotley Gate, Soham, Southwold, Steeple Bumpstead, Stowmarket, Thetford, Wickham Market, Woodbridge.The detailed scale allows explorers, walkers and cyclists to avoid main roads and select pathways, bridleways, coastal routes and lanes for optimum enjoyment. Whether it's meandering through the local parks or historic houses, exploring neighbourhood nature spots or the local town, we have the clear mapping and information you need.If you do have to travel to reach areas you'd like to explore, all A and B roads are clearly shown on our Route Planner and we include all the large-scale town and city plans. Exceptional detail allows the user to pinpoint exactly where they need to go and the best route to follow.· The only atlas with every road, street and lane in the county named, along with the best pedestrian routes, long-distance cycle routes.· Highlighting lanes, alleyways, footpaths and bridleways, camping and caravan sites, golf courses, parks, gardens and many, many other places of interest· Contains all the usual one-way streets, barriers, car parks, railway and bus stations, hospitals, colleges and schools, police and fire stations, places of worship, post offices, shopping and leisure centres

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Philip's Navigator are Britain's bestselling detailed road atlases - exceptional for their scale and clarity. 'A map that beats all others.' - The Daily Telegraph 'Scale, accuracy and clarity are without parallel.' - Driving Magazine 'No.1 in the UK for clear maps.' - Independent research survey - Scale: 1.5 miles to 1 inch = 1:100,000 (Northern Scotland: 3 miles to 1 inch = 1:200,000) - Super-detailed 6-page route-planning section. - Every street in Britain is marked on the maps. - Over 3000 roads clearly named. - Featuring major National Trails such as: Hadrian Wall's Path, Offa's Dyke Path, Pennine Way, South Downs Way, Thames Path, The Ridgeway, West Highland Way and Southern Upland Way.- 100 indexed town-centre maps plus approaches maps to 12 major urban areas. - Exceptional road detail, from motorways to country lanes, with every junction, roundabout and slip-road shown. - Thousands of individually named farms, houses and hamlets.- The No.1 Choice of Road Atlas for the serious motorist. Available in an easy-to-manage spiral paperback binding, Philip's Navigator Britain is widely used by professional drivers and the emergency services, including national police training, and is recommended in the motoring press and national newspapers. No other road atlas of Britain offers this level of detail and clarity.

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The only county Street Atlas with all the named streets of Oxfordshire and perfect back-up for emergency services, delivery drivers, visitors and locals.With more than 11,000 named streets, roads, lanes and alleys, this is the essential map book for residents and visitors - especially if you're in a hurryIncludes all the streets in ABINGDON-ON-THAMES, BANBURY, BICESTER, DIDCOT, HENLEY-ON-THAMES, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD, THAME, WITNEY, Adderbury, Benson, Burford, Carterton, Caversham, Chalgrove, Charlbury, Chinnor, Chipping Norton, Cholsey, Cowley, Cumnor, Eynsham, Faringdon, Goring, Grove, Headington, Highworth, Kennington, Lechlade-on-Thames, Middleton Cheney, Pangbourne, Sonning Common, Stokenchurch, Wallingford, Wantage, Wargrave, Watlington, Wheatley, Woodstock, Wootton.- New completely revised edition in practical spiral-bound format- Street maps show car parks, schools, hospitals and many other places of interest, including off the beaten track- Information on the ZEZ and other zones- 2-page practical route-planning section showing all A and B roads- Super-clear mapping- Easy-to-use index- Scales: 3½ inches to 1 mile (1:18,000). Oxford: 7 inches to 1 mile (1:9,000).Other information on the maps includes postcode boundaries, car parks, railway and bus stations, post offices, schools, colleges, hospitals, police and fire stations, places of worship, leisure centres, footpaths and bridleways, camping and caravan sites, golf courses, and many other places of interest.

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The only street atlas of its kind, this fully updated mapping of Bristol and Bath gives comprehensive and detailed coverage of the county and unitary authority - perfect for finding the best and most effective route anywhere in the area.Routinely used by the emergency services, the street maps show every named road, street and lane very clearly, with major roads picked out in colour. The route planner shows all the A and B roads, and can be used when driving to get close to the destination before turning to the relevant large-scale street map. The maps are at a standard scale of 3.5 inches to 1 mile, and show postcode boundaries. Packed with useful information including car parks, railway and bus stations, post offices, schools, colleges, universities, hospitals, police and fire stations, places of worship, leisure centres, footpaths and bridleways, camping and caravan sites, golf-courses, and many other places of interest. The easy-to-use index lists street names and postcodes, plus schools, hospitals, railway stations, shopping centres and other such features picked out in red, with other places of interest shown in blue for quick reference.

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Who hasn't explored and enjoyed their surrounding area recently and come to appreciate what is on our respective doorsteps? Philip's have created this new series for walkers, cyclists and local explorers at a scale that provides greener options to uncover all the nature and hidden gems in your local area. The detailed scale allows explorers, walkers and cyclists to avoid main roads and select pathways, bridleways and lanes for optimum enjoyment. Whether it's meandering through the local parks or historic houses, exploring neighbourhood nature spots or the local town, we have the clear mapping and information you need. If you do have to travel to reach areas you'd like to explore, all A and B roads are clearly shown on our Route Planner and we include all the large-scale town and city plans. Exceptional detail allows the user to pinpoint exactly where they need to go and the best route to follow. · The only atlas with every road, street and lane in the county named, along with the best pedestrian routes, long-distance cycle routes. · Highlighting lanes, alleyways, footpaths and bridleways, camping and caravan sites, golf courses, parks, gardens and many, many other places of interest · Contains all the usual one-way streets, barriers, car parks, railway and bus stations, hospitals, colleges and schools, police and fire stations, places of worship, post offices, shopping and leisure centres

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Thousands of global facts at your fingertips with the best value quick-reference World Atlas on the market. Both physical and political geography is clearly illustrated alongside the great cities of our planet.The highest peak? The deepest ocean trench? The wettest, driest, longest, largest - we list the world's fascinating extremes. Crammed with practical information like a Distance Chart for World Cities, World Time Zones, over 200 State Flags and the top 100 most populous countries, we include around 15,000 places indexed for easy checking. Whether for the pub quiz, travel planning or school reference, this great value handy world atlas is crammed with everything you need to know.Alongside the topography and physical attributes of the earth we also show political boundaries and the great global cities, including transport hubs and places of interest from mosques to temples, palaces to zoos and shopping centres to tourist information centres.Features include: * 200 Flags of the world's major states and territories* 21 City centre maps: transport (road, rail, trams, light railways, bus and railway stations) and places of interest including religious buildings (churches, abbeys, cathedrals, synagogues, shrines, temples, mosques), museums, galleries, theatres, palaces, castles, parks, gardens, zoos, shopping centres, hospitals, Tourist Centres.* World city distance table* World time zones map* World country comparisons table - the population and areas of the world's top 100 most populous countries* World physical comparisons- largest oceans, longest rivers, biggest islands, highest peaks, deepest trenches.* Continental Comparator - for each one we show area, coldest place, hottest place, wettest place, driest place * World topographic maps - with coloured contour layers and hill-shading clearly outlining the Earth's surface.* World political maps - the latest boundary and geopolitical changes, with cities, provinces and countries shown.* Index of around 15,000 place-names - with geographical features like mountains, lakes and deserts, as well as towns.

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The 11th edition of the market-leading atlas for primary school pupils, Philip's RGS Junior School Atlas has been fully revised and updated with all the latest facts and curriculum requirements.- The essential atlas for primary schools with clear and easy-to-follow maps and diagrams - updated for 2021/2022- Published in association with the Royal Geographical Society- Recommended for Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum - and all 7-11 year olds - An excellent introduction to mapping concepts such as scale, direction, symbols, longitude and latitude- 22-page Britain and Ireland section with clear thematic charts, diagrams and large-scale regional maps- 22-page section on The World, with political maps - and thematic treatment of key themes, from volcanoes and earthquakes to transport and tourism- Continents section with physical and political maps- Easy-to-follow map references and 1,000-place indexThe market-leading atlas for pupils at primary schools, Philip's RGS Junior School Atlas is a stimulating and authoritative first introduction to the world of maps, and is recommended for Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum.The introductory section describes the meaning of scale, how to measure distances using the maps, and explains the symbols on the maps.The following section is devoted to the United Kingdom and Ireland. Thematic maps cover topics such as mountains and rivers, climate and weather, population and cities, farming and fishing, industry and energy, transport, tourism and conservation. Regional maps of England and Wales, Scotland and Ireland complete this section.The rest of the atlas is made up of world thematic maps and world continental maps. Included are topics such as the world's climate, vegetation, agriculture, energy sources, and environmental concerns, such as global warming. A simple letter-figure index completes the atlas - a useful introduction to help the young reader find his/her way around the maps. Available in both Hardback and Paperback editions.

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"An excellent world atlas. Very illuminating, good colours, clear texts...good glossary and, last but not least, up-to-date". Amazon customer review· The perfect world atlas for work, study or leisure· Great value for money· 96 pages of authoritative world maps, physical and political· 70 city maps in the fascinating World Cities section, with full-page satellite images for 10 great cities· Over 35,000 place name indexAll this and a special 32-page introductory section - 'The World in Focus' - covers key geographical themes such as the Earth's position in the Solar System, the structure of the Earth, climate and weather, the environment, population, resources, economics and international organizations. Vital information on topics covered in geography, humanities and economics courses.The information-packed World Atlas from Philip's, published in association with the Royal Geographical Society has been fully updated for this new, 2021 edition

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"An excellent world atlas. Very illuminating, good colours, clear texts...good glossary and, last but not least, up-to-date". Amazon customer review· The market-leading world atlas for work, study or leisure· Great value for money and top seller on Bookscan in this price range. · 96 pages of authoritative world maps, physical and political· 70 city maps in the fascinating World Cities section, with full-page satellite images for 10 great cities· Over 35,000 place name indexAll this and a special 32-page introductory section - 'The World in Focus' - covers key geographical themes such as the Earth's position in the Solar System, the structure of the Earth, climate and weather, the environment, population, resources, economics and international organizations. Vital information on topics covered in geography, humanities and economics courses.The information-packed World Atlas from Philip's, published in association with the Royal Geographical Society has been fully updated for this new 2021 edition.

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A folded map specially created for touring the glories of the Scottish Highlands, with a wealth of places of interest clearly marked. It includes detailed coverage of the area's road network with easy-to-read road mapping perfect for route-planning. This leisure and tourist map of the Highlands of Scotland gives detailed coverage of the area's road network at a scale of 4.34 miles to 1 inch. The map shows an abundance of places of tourist and historic interest, including castles, camping sites, country parks, galleries, gardens, golf courses, marinas, museums, nature trails, historic sites, sports venues, theatres, theme parks, wildlife parks and zoos. A specially-created index to principal places of interest is also featured. In a convenient folded format, this single-sided sheet map is ideally suited for both leisure and business use - and it's great value for money too!

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PHILIP'S: BRITAIN'S CLEAREST MAPS FOR NEW DRIVERS AND EXPERIENCED MOTORISTS ALIKE- Clear 4 miles to 1 inch maps - fully updated for easy driving - Superb detail for journey planning and leisure activities - London street plan plus 47 town and city centre plans - Route planner, distance table and London approaches map - Excellent value for money at only £9.99 Philip's Driver's Atlas Britain is an excellent value, concise paperback atlas containing all the map features normally included only in the more expensive road atlases. The front section has a route planner, key to map symbols, London approaches, plus a key map and distance table.For easy navigating the atlas covers all of Britain at 4 miles to 1 inch (parts of Scotland at 5 miles to 1 inch, Orkney and Shetland at 6 miles to 1 inch). The maps clearly mark service areas, roundabouts and multi-level junctions, and in rural areas distinguish between roads over and under 4 metres wide - a boon for drivers of wide vehicles. The town plan section includes a street plan of London plus 47 town and city centre maps, marking car parks and places of interest. Completing the atlas is a huge index of 28,000 place names, so you can always find your desired destination.

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The essential map for all Moon watchers.The awesome beauty of the Moon is brought to life in this practical map for Moon watchers which locates, describes and indexes more than 500 physical features on the visible side of the moon. Who hasn't marvelled at the lunar landscape whether glancing up from Earth or being gripped by NASA imagery? Ever since the 1960s, when Neil Armstrong walked those first steps on the lunar surface, we have had a particular fascination with the Moon, but that grip goes back to the dawn of humanity. Our nearest neighbour in space, the Moon is hugely important due to its impact on tides and many other natural cycles that surround us, so to be able to look and read its landscape is especially revealing and valuable.With practical information on the best Moon watching techniques and tips, we capture both the magical and the practical aspects of lunar locations.· Superbly detailed map of the Moon's visible surface· 500 Moon features located on the map, with a clear index· Craters, seas, mountains, peaks and valleys· Landing sites of manned and unmanned spacecraft located· Helpful text aids the best effective moon watching· Plus map of the far side of the Moon as revealed by satellites· Maps drawn by lunar expert Dr. John Murray

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Written for 5 to 7 year-old this atlas is ideal for teaching Key Stage 1, helping to cover geography, history, science, citizenship and literacy requirements- Written by experts Professor David Wright and Rachel Noonan- Published in association with the Royal Geographical Society- 50 pages of clear, child-friendly maps showing our world today- Countries of the world brought to life with flags, illustrations and photos- Bold text, simple words and short sentences to encourage reading skills- Starts with the Earth as a Planet then zooms into each of the world's regions with maps and illustrations- Numbered balloons on each map link to photos of a real placeFully revised and updated, the atlas is for children aged 5-7 in the early stages of reading, with simple text to explain what is happening on the maps and illustrations - all compatible with National Curriculum Key Stage 1.Clear, child-friendly maps are combined with vibrant photographs and facts about the world to provide essential geographical information for young children. Guidance is given at the beginning of the atlas on how to use the maps, encouraging the early development of map skills and knowledge of the world. Each colourful spread is illustrated with photographs and packed with fact boxes, curiosities, flags, stamps and simple quiz questions. Philip's RGS Infant School Atlas is both fun to use and easy to understand. The text is simple and uncomplicated to encourage early reading skills.

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"This is such a great book for primary school age children and a little beyond for finding out about the world, its countries and people" Amazon customer review- Philip's atlas, designed specially to use at home and at school with guidance for parents and teachers- Clear maps and fascinating facts bring geography to life for readers aged 7-12- Published by Philip's the UK's leading school atlas publisher, in association with the Royal Geographical Society- Quizzes, activity ideas and puzzles to make learning fun- Past winner of the Geographical Association's award for making a significant contribution to geographyThe atlas is organized spread by spread in the classic sequence: first Europe, then its land neighbour Asia, followed by Africa, Australia and Oceania, North America and South America.Illustrated with captivating full-colour photographs and packed with fact boxes, curiosities, flags, stamps and quiz questions, Philip's RGS Children's Atlas is both fun to use and easy to understand.Now in its 16th edition, Philip's RGS Children's Atlas is a past winner of the Geographical Association's award for making a significant contribution to geography. The atlas was judged "an excellent 'all round' children's atlas with simple yet well-designed maps, well-illustrated with colour photographs. It links places to issues, events and real people, giving a clear sense of place."

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