historical geography

History and geography of the Aztec people, their capital and their empire.

History and geography of the ancient Mayas.

Machu Picchu is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Nestled in the Andes Mountains, the Inca people built a settlement that's in perfect harmony with the surrounding landscape. This title explores the geography of the ancient Inca civilization, which extended well beyond Machu Picchu. Covering land from present-day Peru to present-day Chile, the diverse landscape affected all aspects of Incan society, from daily life to terrace farming and irrigation. Readers will learn how geography and climate played a role in the development of this civilization. Colorful images and engaging text based on social studies curricula support classroom learning.

History and geography of the Aztec people, their capital and their empire.

The history of the West from prehistoric times to the present with the physical characteristics of the region and special maps stressing the impact of natural disasters.

Presents an illustrated history of the British Isles, from what is known of British pre-history up to the present, such as with the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

From Ireland to Italy, Portugal to Poland, Germany to Greece, and everywhere in between, explore your ancestors' European homelands through more than 200 gorgeous reproductions of 18th-century maps, 19th-century and early 20th-century maps. These full-color period maps--covering the peak years of European immigration to America--will help you understand changing boundaries in ancestral countries, and inform your search for genealogical records.

Explores the geography of ancient Greece.

Looks at how the Egyptian empire changed through time, and gives ... insights into many different aspects of Egyptian life through its geography.