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WORLD ATLASES
TRAVEL ATLASES
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2008 CATALOGUE
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CHILDREN’S ATLASES
SCHOOL ATLASES
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CONTENTS
TRAVEL ATLASES
WORLD ATLASES 18
WALL MAPS 22
SCHOOL ATLASES
CHILDREN’S ATLASES 28
REFERENCE 30
ASTRONOMY 37
INDEX 44
STREET ATLASES & MAPS
For those who need a lot of detail on their mapping, Philip’s Street Atlas series sets the
‘gold standard’ and is an essential reference for a huge number of motorists,
emergency service operators, delivery companies and local businesses.
The mapping is the most detailed available in print form, based on the latest
authoritative data from Ordnance Survey, the national mapping agency, and enhanced
to Philip’s exacting specifications.
Parking facilities,
pedestrianized areas,
retail parks, markets,
and shopping malls.
Rail stations,
bus stations
and other
transport links.
Time-saving
through-routes.
Bournemouth Manchester
978 0 540 08992 5 978 0 540 09178 2
144 pages £4.99 128 pages £3.99
Derby
978 0 540 09169 0
88 pages £3.99
Edinburgh
978 0 540 08967 3
88 pages £3.99
4
City Mini Street Atlas Deluxe Editions
Birmingham
Navy 978 0 540 09227 7
Pink 978 0 540 09229 1
Red 978 0 540 09226 0
Green 978 0 540 09228 4
Leopardskin 978 0 540 09447 9
184 pages £8.99
Edinburgh
Navy 978 0 540 09219 2
Pink 978 0 540 09221 5
Red 978 0 540 09218 5
Green 978 0 540 09220 8
Leopardskin 978 0 540 09445 5
168 pages £8.99
Glasgow
Navy 978 0 540 09223 9
Pink 978 0 540 09225 3
Red 978 0 540 09222 2
Green 978 0 540 09224 6
Leopardskin 978 0 540 09444 8
192 pages £8.99
Manchester
Navy 978 0 540 09231 4
Pink 978 0 540 09233 8
Red 978 0 540 09230 7
Green 978 0 540 09232 1
Leopardskin 978 0 540 09446 2
184 pages £8.99
5 5
STREET ATLASES - ENGLAND
Available formats
ENGLAND Scales shown may vary
Bangor & Caernarfon Chichester & Bognor Regis Great Yarmouth & Lowestoft
(Autumn 2008) (Summer 2008) (Spring 2008)
978 0 540 09403 5 978 0 540 09387 8 978 0 540 09338 0
32 pages £3.50 32 pages £3.25 32 pages £3.50
Basildon & Billericay Corby, Kettering & Wellingborough Guildford & Woking
(Spring 2008) (Summer 2008) (Spring 2008)
978 0 540 09344 1 978 0 540 09397 7 978 0 540 09368 7
32 pages £3.25 44 pages £3.99 104 pages £4.99
Argyll & The Isles Fort William Kent & East Sussex Orkney & Southern England
(Spring 2008) (Summer 2008) (Spring 2008) Shetland Islands (Summer 2008)
978 0 540 09410 3 978 0 540 09429 5 978 0 540 09418 9 (Spring 2008) 978 0 540 09435 6
£4.25 £4.25 £4.50 978 0 540 09421 9 £4.25
£4.25
Dartmoor & Grampian Highlands Kent to Cornwall Shoppers Map Calais
South Devon Coast (Summer 2008) (Summer 2008) Outer Hebrides and Boulogne
(Spring 2008) 978 0 540 09430 1 978 0 540 09432 5 (Spring 2008) (Spring 2008)
978 0 540 09411 0 £4.25 £3.50 978 0 540 09422 6 978 0 540 09409 7
£4.25 £4.50 £2.99
Highlands of Scotland Kingdom of Fife
Devon (Spring 2008) (Spring 2008) Peak District The Cotswolds
(Spring 2008) 978 0 540 09415 8 978 0 540 09414 1 (Summer 2008) (Summer 2008)
978 0 540 09412 7 £4.99 £4.25 978 0 540 09434 9 978 0 540 09425 7
£4.50 £3.99 £4.25
Iona & Mull Lake District
Dorset & (Summer 2008) (Summer 2008) Perthshire Wessex
the Channel Islands 978 0 540 09431 8 978 0 540 09419 6 (Spring 2008) (Summer 2008)
(Spring 2008) £3.99 £4.25 978 0 540 09423 3 978 0 540 09437 0
978 0 540 09427 1 £4.25 £4.25
£4.25 Isle of Man Loch Lomond
(Spring 2008) & Trossachs Shetland & Yorkshire
East Anglia 978 0 540 09416 5 (Summer 2008) Orkney Islands (Spring 2008)
(Spring 2008) £4.25 978 0 540 09433 2 (Spring 2008) 978 0 540 09438 7
978 0 540 09413 4 £3.99 978 0 540 09424 0 £4.25
£3.99 Isle of Wight £4.25
(Spring 2008) Loch Ness & Aviemore Yorkshire Dales
Exmoor & 978 0 540 09417 2 (Spring 2008) Skye & Lochalsh (Spring 2008)
North Devon Coast £3.75 978 0 540 09420 2 (Summer 2008) 978 0 540 09426 4
(Summer 2008) £4.25 978 0 540 09436 3 £4.25
978 0 540 09428 8 £4.50
£3.99
ROAD ATLASES & MAPS
NEW EDITION
Philip’s Navigator® Scotland
Covers the whole of Scotland and
includes 13 fully indexed town plans.
Summer 2008
£6.99 Spiral
978 0 540 09329 8
297 x 212mm
144 pages
Still available:
Previous edition
978 0 540 08886 7
NEW EDITION
Philip’s Navigator® Wales
Covers the whole of Wales and
includes 14 fully indexed town plans.
Spring 2008
£6.99 Spiral
978 0 540 09328 1
297 x 212mm
112 pages
Still available:
Previous edition
978 0 540 08529 3
Voted Britain’s clearest and most detailed
mapping in an independent survey
NEW EDITIONS
Philip’s Road Atlas Britain
and Ireland 2009
• 3 miles to 1 inch.
• 96 pages (A3 edition)/176 pages (A4 edition) of
clear detailed mapping.
• Speed camera locations and speed limits marked.
• Full listings of mobile speed cameras.
• Detailed coverage of Ireland, plus indexed town plans
of Belfast, Cork, Dublin and Londonderry.
• 71 indexed town centre maps (97 in A4 edition).
• Unique detail of minor roads – over or under 4 metres wide.
• 22 pages of city approach maps, plus M25 and M60 maps.
• Route-planning section.
• North French coast maps include all ferry ports.
NEW EDITIONS
Philip’s Driver’s Atlas Britain 2009 A4
Summer 2008
£5.99 PB
978 0 540 09306 9
297 x 210mm
‘with
144 pages
The best of its kind Still available:
quick and easy Previous edition
to use information’
978 0 540 09094 5
FLEET WEEK
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NEW EDITIONS
Philip’s EasyRead Britain
• Extra-large scale (21⁄3 miles to 1 inch) gives
exceptional legibility.
• Unique illustrated listings section with more
than 800 places to visit.
• Distinguishes narrow lanes over and under 4m wide.
• 35 town and city plans.
• Route-planning section.
• 12 large-scale city approach maps.
• M25 and routes into London map.
• Great value at £14.99.
• A3 counterpacks • A4 counterpacks
FREE Empty FREE Empty
978 0 540 06473 1 978 0 540 07903 2
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A range of maps which use digital mapping to show road networks in exceptional detail, picking out major routes and
destinations in bold colours for easy route-planning, plus street maps of major cities. High-quality travel information provides a
wealth of useful detail – marking car ferries, national parks, ski resorts, beaches, cathedrals, castles, ancient monuments and
many other places of interest.
• Austria £4.99 NEW EDITION • Norway £4.99
Most at 680 x 1200mm, 978 0 540 08686 3 • Europe £4.99 978 0 540 08739 6
folding to 250 x 140mm • Belgium and the 978 0 540 09326 7 • Portugal £3.99
Board cover Netherlands £4.99 • France and Belgium £4.99 978 0 540 08539 2
978 0 540 08740 2 978 0 540 09059 4 • Scotland £4.99
• Britain & Ireland £4.99 • Germany and the 978 0 540 09105 8
Double sided Netherlands £4.99 • Spain and Portugal £4.99
Scale: 13 miles to 1 inch 978 0 540 08975 8 978 0 540 08688 7
960 x 680mm NEW EDITION • Sweden £4.99
978 0 540 09001 3 • Ireland £4.99 978 0 540 08738 9
• Denmark £4.99 Scale: 9 miles to 1 inch • Switzerland £4.99
978 0 540 08737 2 960 x 680mm 978 0 540 08794 5
• England and Wales £3.99 978 0 540 09331 1 NEW EDITION
978 0 540 08509 5 NEW EDITION • Wales £4.99
• Italy £4.99 978 0 540 091034
978 0 540 09327 4
CYCLE TOURS
Autumn 2008
£30.00 HB
978 0 540 09255 0
336 x 252mm
320 pages
Still available:
Previous edition
978 0 540 09014 3
£30.00
NEW EDITION
Autumn 2008
£8.99 PB
978 0 540 09258 1
235 x 156mm
216 pages
£6.99 HB
Still available: 978 0 540 09015 0
Previous edition 177 x 110mm
978 0 540 08893 5 232 pages
£8.99
‘Thistoisknow
compulsive reading, for those who want
and those who want to dream.’
MICHAEL PALIN
NEW EDITION
Positioned at the very top of the Philip’s Autumn 2008
Atlas range, the Universal Atlas of the £90.00 HB
978 0 540 09016 7
World is our most comprehensive
390 x 294mm
product, and contains more full-page 584 pages
maps than the Times Comprehensive
Atlas. With superb mapping detail,
stunning images and a wealth of
information, this atlas is an exceptional
reference work.
‘ My Philip’s Atlas is
invaluable in planning
my adventures.’
SIR CHRIS BONINGTON
‘Anofinvaluable source
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– without equal.
SIR RANULPH FIENNES
’
Published in association with
The Royal Geographical Society
with The Institute of British Geographers.
NEW EDITION NEW EDITION NEW EDITION NEW EDITION NEW EDITION
Universal Atlas of Atlas of the World Great World Atlas Reference World Concise World Atlas
the World Atlas
Autumn 2008 Autumn 2008 Autumn 2008 Autumn 2008 Autumn 2008
£90.00 HB £60.00 HB £40.00 HB £30.00 HB £25.00 HB
978 0 540 09016 7 978 0 540 09256 7 978 0 540 09257 4 978 0 540 09254 3 978 0 540 09253 6
390 x 294mm 370 x 280mm 360 x 270mm 336 x 252mm 336 x 252mm
584 pages 448 pages 304 pages 304 pages 288 pages
Slip-cased Still available: Still available: Still available: Still available:
Previous edition Previous edition Previous edition Previous edition
978 0 540 09006 8 978 0 540 09007 5 978 0 540 09013 6 978 0 540 09012 9
£60.00 £40.00 £30.00 £25.00
Key World Statistics World Statistics World Statistics World Statistics World Statistics
Features Satellite Images Satellite Images Satellite Images Nations of the World The Earth in Space
World Geography World Geography Introduction to World Images of Earth Regions in the News
World Cities Gazetteer of Nations Geography Regions in the News
Ocean Maps World Cities Regions in the News
World
Maps 290 pages, physical colours 179 pages, physical colours 128 pages, physical colours 128 pages, physical colours 128 pages, physical colours
Index
Entries 115,000 entries 80,000 entries 55,000 entries 55,000 entries 55,000 entries
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World
96 pages, physical colours 96 pages, physical colours 48 pages, political colours 48 pages, physical colours 96 pages, political
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Index
35,000 entries 35,000 entries 15,000 entries 15,000 entries 9,000 entries Entries
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WALL MAPS
Philip’s Map of
the World (Political) – Ultra-Large
Format
Main map projection: Winkel-Tripel.
£8.99
Folded, supplied in a shrink-wrapped cover
978 0 540 08972 7
£14.99 Tube
978 0 540 08072 4
1080 x 1590mm (43” x 63”)
NEW EDITION
Philip’s Tube
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This new durable double-sided This new durable double-sided This new durable double-sided
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£4.99 Card (Encapsulated) £4.99 Card (Encapsulated) £4.99 Card (Encapsulated)
978 0 540 09157 7 978 0 540 09154 6 978 0 540 09155 3
300 x 450mm 300 x 450mm 300 x 450mm
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Good, clear maps and
of information’
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NEW EDITION
Key Divided into four sections: Divided into three sections: Divided into four sections: Divided into four sections:
Features Using Maps British Isles Remote Sensing Remote Sensing
British Isles Regional Studies British Isles World Themes
The World The World The World The World
The Continents World Themes World Study
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The introductory section examines photographs. The World Maps section explain latitude/longitude, scale and secondary level. The contents are
the meaning of scale and explains includes larger-scale maps of Russia, map projections. The 32-page British divided into four clear sections to
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Divided into four sections: Divided into two sections: Divided into nine sections: Divided into 18 spreads, covering the Key
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The World The World Africa; The Pacific; North America; Australasia
World Themes South America; The Arctic and
CXC Study Maps Antarctica; Quiz Questions and Index
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the Caribbean region, including Caribbean region, plus thematic around the world. Illustrated with Key Stage 1 in the National
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particular emphasis to maps of the Caribbean – its history, to use and easy to understand.
visual detail which will fascinate
Jamaica, Barbados, and Trinidad and population, agriculture, industry and Guidance is given at the beginning
children. A series of quiz questions
Tobago. Included also are a series commerce. The informative section of of the atlas on how to use the maps,
will keep children busy looking for
of CXC study maps on essential World topographical maps also encouraging the early development
capital cities, highest mountains,
curriculum topics, such as forestry includes thematic maps on climate, of map skills.
and fishing in Canada, and tourism the environment, energy, resources longest rivers and famous
in Switzerland. and people. landmarks.
£25.00 HB
978 0 540 08215 5
305 x 227mm
256 pages ‘
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exploration of our earth
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• A–Z Encyclopedia: concise cross-referenced articles with
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time chart.
• World Atlas: featuring detailed relief mapping and index.
• Ready Reference: 200 tables, charts and lists.
Autumn 2008
‘comprehensive
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270 x 204mm
960 pages ’
THE SCIENCE MUSEUM,
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MINI REFERENCE GUIDES
Philip’s Mini Reference Guides
These new pocket-sized small-format field guides provide essential information for both newcomers or those with more
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Philip’s Guide to Philip’s Guide
Seashells of to Wetlands
the World Patrick Dugan
A.P.H. Oliver A must for birdwatchers and
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wide range of shells, from the The author explains how birds,
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and coveted. The introductory these regions, and the importance
section covers all aspects of shell of conserving the wetlands. A
£9.99 PB £9.99 PB detailed atlas section, using maps
978 0 540 08566 8 collecting in clear and accessible 978 0 540 08793 8
terms. In the identification section, from the UN’s World Conservation
198 x 126mm 198 x 126mm
some 1200 species are described in Monitoring Centre, describes many
320 pages 304 pages
great detail. More than 1000 of of the most important wetland sites
these species are illustrated. in detail.
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More than 1000 species are
described and illustrated, with
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£9.99 PB distribution. The life-like artworks
978 0 540 08747 1 will enable even a complete novice
198 x 126mm to identify a wide range of flora
328 pages
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Philip’s Guide to the Philip’s Guide
State of the World to Weather
A richly illustrated and accessible Ross Reynolds
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world. The book examines the measuring and understanding the
principal economic, political, social, weather. Illustrated with colour
and environmental issues that affect photographs, maps, charts and
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of topics covered includes wars, aspect of the subject. Ideal for
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to planning holidays – with handy
978 0 540 08578 1 978 0 540 08983 3
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198 x 126mm 198 x 126mm
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Flags of the World
A guide to the flag of every
sovereign state together with its
history and symbolism. For each
nation t h e re is also a concise history
and a panel of key facts. Postage
stamps colourfully convey further
information about each nation. Other
flags are featured, such as flags of
US states, provinces of Canada and
international organizations, signal
flags, rules on the display of flags,
£9.99 PB a history of flags and a glossary of
978 0 540 08375 6
flag terms.
198 x 126mm
224 pages
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£25.00 HB ‘stargazers
A valuable resource for
everywhere’
978 0 540 08937 6
336 x 252mm THE GOOD BOOK GUIDE
320 pages
Philip’s Stargazer/
Philip’s Southern Stargazer
This excellent starter pack contains three essential items to
get the beginner started on the fascinating hobby of
astronomy:
• Philip’s Star Chart: A large attractive wall chart showing
all the stars and constellations in three superb colour
maps.
• Philip’s Planisphere: A practical starfinder for locating
the stars, constellations and planets visible on any night
of the year.
Plus: Either Philip’s Guide to the Northern Constellations
or Philip’s Guide to the Southern Constellations. Philip’s Planisphere
An introduction to the stars and constellations written by Turn the disc to reveal the stars visible from your location
o o
Robin Scagell, Vice-President of the Society for Popular on any night of the year. The 51.5 N and 35 S editions of
Astronomy. this practical hour-by-hour tracker come with their own
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Major constellations are used as signposts to navigate the
Recommended first night sky, introducing the novice astronomer to the joys of
purchase by Astronomy stargazing. The wallet also contains illustrated step-by-
step instructions on how to use the planisphere.
& Space magazine
• Planisphere 51.5ºN • Planisphere 23.5ºN
UK, Northern Europe, Canada Hawaii, Mexico, Caribbean, India,
• Philip’s Stargazer • Philip’s Southern Stargazer £7.99 Hong Kong, Taiwan
(northern hemisphere) (southern hemisphere) 978 0 540 08817 1 £9.99
£10.99 £14.99 • Planisphere 42ºN 978 0 540 06319 2
978 0 540 08908 6 978 0 540 08580 4 Southern Europe, USA, Japan • Planisphere 35ºS
294 x 294mm 294 x 294mm £10.99 With specially commissioned star
Contains: Contains: 978 0 540 08940 6 map by Wil Tirion.
• Philip’s Star Chart • Philip’s Star Chart • Planisphere 32ºN South America, Southern
• Philip’s Guide to the Northern • Philip’s Guide to the Southern Middle East, Northern Africa Africa, Australia, New Zealand
Constellations Constellations £9.99 £10.99
• Philip’s Northern Planisphere 51.5ºN • Philip’s Southern Planisphere 35º S 978 0 540 06318 5 978 0 540 08479 1
Philip’s Deep Sky Observer Contents value £21.97 Save £8.98!
This pack for the amateur deep sky observer contains three
essential items for exploring the Universe beyond our Solar System. • Philip’s Deep Sky Pack
£12.99
• Philip’s Deep Sky Observer’s Guide: A practical guide to deep sky observing, with 978 0 540 08642 9
descriptions of more than 200 objects, written by Neil Bone, winner of the British 294 x 294mm
Astronomical Association’s Merlin Medal.
• Philip’s Deep Sky Chart: A large wall chart by Wil Tirion showing the night sky in three Contains:
superb maps. As well as identifying all stars visible with the naked eye, it also shows • Philip’s Deep Sky
galaxies, nebulae and other deep sky objects. Observer’s Guide
• Philip’s Deep Sky Calendar: A full-colour wall poster featuring a deep sky object for • Philip’s Deep Sky Chart
every week of the year. Suitable for observers in both hemispheres. • Philip’s Deep Sky Calendar
‘Probably the best beginner’s guide on the market...’ SKY & TELESCOPE
A brand new pack for the amateur Solar System observer. It • Philip’s Solar
contains three essential items for exploring and enjoying our System Observer
corner of the Universe. £12.99
978 0 540 08828 7
• Philip’s Solar System Observer’s Guide: This practical 232-page illustrated guide is 300 x 320 mm
suitable for observers with small-to medium-sized telescopes or binoculars; it is written
by Peter Grego. Contains:
• Philip’s Map of the Solar System: A new large-format chart that uses mapping returned • Philip’s Solar System
from space probes to provide a close-up view of the Solar System. Observer’s Guide
• Philip’s Solar System Phenomena poster: A stunning, full-colour, A1-sized wall poster • Philip’s Map of the Solar System
featuring the top 25 phenomena to observe within the Solar System. • Philip’s Solar System Poster
£7.99
Philip’s Stargazing with Binoculars 978 0 540 09022 8
198 x 126mm
Following the success of Philip’s Stargazing with A Telescope and by
popular demand, Philip’s Stargazing with Binoculars is a practical and
easy-to-use guide to binoculars and how to achieve the best results.
Whether you are a keen astronomer or bird-watcher, buying for the first
time or looking for an upgrade, this guide will provide you with
straightforward explanations of how binoculars work and gives you a list
of objects in the night sky to look at with different sizes of binoculars.
£14.99 PB
978 0 540 08700 6
297 x 210mm
128 pages
WORLD ATLASES
TRAVEL ATLASES
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