A Look at "National Geographic United States" and "World Atlases"

The pairing of print and online reference resources is becoming more prevalent with the bonus for students and educators in the publishers' ability to keep the online information current. The availability of print resources along with companion online resources allows multiple access points tha...

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Published inSchool Library Media Activities Monthly Vol. 25; no. 10; pp. 44 - 46
Main Author Harper, Meghan
Format Journal Article Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Baltimore Libraries Unlimited 01.06.2009
Libraries Unlimited, Inc
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Animals
Audiovisual Aids
Educational Resources
Electronic Publishing
Geography
Instructional Materials
Interactive learning
Internet
Languages
Lesson Plans
Libraries
Life expectancy
Literacy
Media Specialists
Middle school students
Middle Schools
Music Education
Natural Disasters
Printed Materials
Puzzles
School libraries
Video Technology
Web Sites
Websites
World music
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Summary:The pairing of print and online reference resources is becoming more prevalent with the bonus for students and educators in the publishers' ability to keep the online information current. The availability of print resources along with companion online resources allows multiple access points that promote both choice and variety. Traditionally, print atlases were replaced as political and geographic borders changed. In the past, a major change in one country would necessitate an update of the entire edition. However, online atlases can reflect up-to-the-minute changes; therefore, an entire print atlas may not need immediate replacement since updated information can be accessed online. This article takes a look at two excellent print atlas resources offered by National Geographic: (1) "National Geographic World Atlas for Young Explorers"; and (2) "National Geographic United States Atlas for Young Explorers." Each print reference comes with a complementary Web site. (Contains 4 figures.)
ISSN:0889-9371