By going to a special website, I can access detailed information and more photos about each state. For example, I went to the page number for the entry in the atlas on Louisiana. There I found a detailed article about the levee system under Can Disaster Strike Again? There were additional photos and links to videos. And, it was all up to date. Also, from the website, I could play games (everything from jigsaws and quizzes to action games and problem solving mysteries). I could find recipes, science projects, crafts, and coloring pages. There was even a special section on animals. Plus, there were links to national anthems, volcanoes, earthquakes, biomes, extreme facts, flags, and on and on it goes.

This is by far the best atlas I have ever seen - even for us adults. It's easy to access (both in book form and on the Internet). The articles are short, in bite-sized bits, and written clearly so that kids can understand. And, of course, the photographs and maps are exceptional. Tools like this can make learning about your state or your country so much more interesting.

You can be sure I'm going to be exploring all of this atlas's bells and whistles. I'm planning a trip to the Gulf Coast. This will help me get a more complete feel for my destination than what I've been reading in travel brochures. Thank you, National Geographic!