geography

Photographs and simple text introduce early readers to famous places from around the globe. Includes list of words to know.

Photographs and simple text introduce early readers to children from around the globe. Includes list of words to know.

A collection of fourteen "poems focusing on unique places of historical, environmental, and/or cultural interest in the United States by poets from diverse backgrounds, including Alma Flor Ada, Joseph Bruchac, Nikki Grimes, Lee Bennett Hopkins, Linda SuePark, and many others. Includes additional information about each place, and sources"--Provided by publisher.

"Perch on top of a skyscraper with the Stickmen, then descend to street level and travel below to see all the layers of a city. But beware, some layers are smellier than others! Follow the Stickmen to land on a helipad, ride in a double-decker underground subway, and view a giant lump of fat in a sewer. The Stickmen unveil the hidden systems that keep a city lit up, networked, and clean, and reveal fascinating facts and statistics along the way"--Amazon.com.

Simple text and photographs introduce concepts related to countries, including government, language, money, people, size, landforms, and more.

Presents an introduction to the geography of Ancient Egypt, discussing the Nile River, life in the desert, farming and more.

On an expedition to climb Mount Everest, the reader chooses between alternatives throughout the book. Only one series of choices will lead to the top of the mountain and safely home.

An introduction to the entire field of geography, including information on rocks and their formations, the Solar System, weather and climate, oceans, population trends, ecosystems, and environmental concerns. Includes full-color photographs, detailed diagrams, information on people and their cultures, a world atlas, and country facts.