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National Geographic Atlas of the World Eleventh Edition.

Timely new biographies include children's author Kwame Alexander, actor Chadwick Boseman,basketball star Stephen Curry, and U.S. poet laureate Joy Harjo. Timely new biographies include children's author Kwame Alexander, actor Chadwick Boseman,basketball star Stephen Curry, and U.S.. Expert contributors, advisors, and subject area specialists ensure readability and accuracy. More than 25,000 photographs, illustrations, diagrams, and maps.

We start with a tour of space, exploring astronomical superlatives in a chapter dedicated to the latest developments in the New Space Race... from tech innovators and pioneering space tourists to the latest planetary landers and the new James Webb Space Telescope - the largest of its kind. Back down to Earth, we continue our expedition, delving deep into the natural world to encounter the animal kingdom's mightiest - and most bizarre - beasts. We whip out the binoculars for some breath-taking birdwatching and honour history's bravest two- and four-legged heroes. Get up close and personal with the most iconic human beings - the tallest, shortest, strongest and hairiest on the planet. And be amazed at the extraordinary skills on display from the jugglers, rock-climbers, freestylers and mermaids yes, mermaids who populate the Extraordinary Exploits chapter. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Jules Verne's Around the World in 80 Days, we dedicate a chapter to a whistlestop tour of our planet, pointing out the recordworthy geographical landmarks, tourist hot-spots and cultural phenomena. The Modern World chapter charts our ever-changing society, taking in everything from cryptocurrency and positive action to fast food and TikTok stardom.

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