van Egmond, Marco. "The 'Atlas' by Mercator and Hondius". Utrecht University . Retrieved 21 September 2023. Sources describe Atlas as the father, by different goddesses, of numerous children, mostly daughters. Some of these are assigned conflicting or overlapping identities or parentage in different sources.

It really comes down to personal preference for which of the above books you choose. I like them all but for different reasons. Rand McNally’s Atlas of World Geography is a great version and is written specifically for middle and high school students (or secondary in the UK) it combines the 4th-9th grade book and the 9th – 12th grade book giving one that is helpful and useful at home. Akerman, J. R. (1994). "Atlas, la genèse d'un titre". In Watelet, M. (ed.). Gerardi Mercatoris, Atlas Europae. Antwerp: Bibliothèque des Amis du Fonds Mercator. pp.15–29. To start this DIY project, gather several A4 sheets and tape them together to form a larger canvas. Help your child outline the continents, giving your map a basic structure. Now, it’s time for the kids to unleash their creativity! Provide them with an assortment of colourful markers, crayons, and pencils. Let them fill in the lush rainforests with vibrant greens and paint the arid deserts in shades of warm yellow. This is where the magic happens as they infuse life into their world map. If you have animal figurines, gather them for this step. If not, you can draw animals on paper and cut them out.The " Atlantic Ocean" is derived from "Sea of Atlas". The name of Atlantis mentioned in Plato's Timaeus' dialogue derives from "Atlantis nesos" ( Ancient Greek: Ἀτλαντὶς νῆσος), literally meaning "Atlas's Island". [8] Etymology [ edit ] Atlas and the Hesperides by John Singer Sargent (1925) More than 50 specially commissioned maps of the world featuring countries and continents in full-colour detail.

For further comment on Mercator's chosen Titanic genealogy see Keuning (1947), Akerman (1994) and Ramachandran (2015), p.42 Enter the world of “Big Picture Atlas,” an illustrated treasure trove that sparks imagination and learning in equal measure. Illustrated animal atlases like this one are tailor-made for young minds eager to unravel the mysteries of the animal kingdom. With vibrant visuals that come to life through the eyes of toddlers, this atlas is a captivating journey that introduces kids to diverse creatures and their habitats. It’s a gateway to understanding the beauty of our planet’s biodiversity. Ashley Baynton-Williams. "The "Lafreri school" of Italian mapmakers". Archived from the original on April 23, 2016 . Retrieved February 26, 2013. Atlas was also a legendary king of Mauretania, the land of the Mauri in antiquity roughly corresponding with modern Morocco and Algeria . In the 16th century, Gerardus Mercator put together the first collection of maps to be called an " Atlas" and devoted his book to the "King of Mauretania". [24] [26] Children aged 7-9 will love to learn all about the many countries, cultures, people and animals of the world through vibrant maps. Each map is bursting with information, combining colourful icons with photographs representing key points about each country. The atlas also includes a world map poster, with a political map for each continent - and children are shown how to read a map and use a key, compass, and scale!Homer, Odyssey, 1.14, 1.50. Calypso is sometimes referred to as Atlantis (Ατλαντίς), which means the daughter of Atlas, see the entry Ατλαντίς in Liddell & Scott, and also Hesiod, Theogony, 938. Atlas] perfected the science of astrology and was the first to publish to mankind the doctrine of the sphere. and it was for this reason that the idea was held that the entire heavens were supported upon the shoulders of Atlas, the myth darkly hinting in this way at his discovery and description of the sphere." Bibliotheca historica, Book III 60.2

George Doig, "Vergil's Art and the Greek Language" The Classical Journal 64.1 (October 1968, pp. 1-6) p. 2. Remember, the goal is to have fun and learn through creativity. Encourage your kids to add their unique touches to the map.Hyginus, Gaius Julius, De Astronomica, in The Myths of Hyginus, edited and translated by Mary A. Grant, Lawrence: University of Kansas Press, 1960. Online version at ToposText. One of the Twelve Labours of the hero Heracles was to fetch some of the golden apples that grow in Hera's garden, tended by Atlas's reputed daughters, the Hesperides (which were also called the Atlantides), and guarded by the dragon Ladon. Heracles went to Atlas and offered to hold up the heavens while Atlas got the apples from his daughters. [19]