geography

Examines hidden, abandoned, and secret places around the world, including moving villages, secret cities, enclaves, breakaway nations, and floating islands. Discusses how these mysterious locations illustrate the important role of place in human lives.

Presents an overview of various aspects of world geography, exploring Earth, natural forces, rivers and oceans, climate, ecosystems, and peoples, and including maps, a fact file, and recommended Web sites.

Contains background notes on the geography, people, history, government and leaders, political conditions, economy, and defense systems of the world's countries, each with information on relations with the U.S., arranged alphabetically from Afghanistan to Mozambique.

A collection of writings originally commissioned by and published in "National Geographic" magazine, featuring the work of poets, novelists, historians, scientists, explorers, and inventors including Charles Lindbergh, Alexander Graham Bell, and William Least Heat-Moon.

Presents study tools for the New York State Regents Exam in global history and geography, including test-taking tips, an overview of the Regents Exams format and standards, and five actual Regents Exams with explained answers.

Este Atlas del mundo contiene mapas e informacion sobre todos los paises constituidos recientemente como consequencia de los continuos cambios geopoliticos del planeta.

Presents the travel journal of fictional adventurer Cincinnati Holmes, who introduces the major countries, cities, and geographical features of the seven continents using maps, games, and quizzes.

Contains activities designed to teach students in grades three through five about the geography, population, climate, and natural resources of the fifty states.