geography

atlas of the world with bright colors and images of Angry Birds making cartoon bubble comments about images.

A collection of odd facts, fun trivia, and interesting attractions around the world.

Contains fifty-nine essays that provide an introduction to geography and examine basic concepts and issues in the field, grouped in six general categories, including the nature of geography, biogeography and natural resources, and physical, human, political, and political geography.

Offers study tools and guidance to help fourth- through eight-grade students prepare for the National Geographic Society's annual competition, providing a review of geographic facts and various types of questions that have been used in the past, and featuring maps, photographs, and other resources.

The construction of a transcontinental railroad was one of the United States' greatest technological achievements. railroad track had to be laid over 2,000 miles of rugged terrain, including mountains of solid granite. The first spikes were driven in 1863, in the midst of the Civil War.

The Indian Ocean is home to many different plants and animals. It also has many resources that make many of the things we use every day. Discover the plants and animals that live in, on, and near this special place, the scientists who explore its mysteries, and the reasons we need to protect this tropical resource.