Atlases are reference books that contain maps and geographical information about different regions around the world. Synonyms for atlases include map books, cartography references, geographic guides, and atlas volumes. Map books are printed items that feature a set of maps, while cartography references provide geographic information and are often used as academic sources. Geographic guides not only contain maps but also offer information about the topography, history, flora, and fauna of a particular region. Atlas volumes are comprehensive collections of maps and geographic data that may cover the world or a specific region. These words can be interchangeable and used to describe any book containing geographic data, maps and so on.