physical geography

"How old is the earth? Where is the ice three miles thick? Why are volcanoes so dangerous? Where are the wettest and driest spots on the planet? Find the answers to these questions--and many more--in Earth by the numbers."--.

An exploration of physical geography, covering soil, mountains, water, natural disasters, and other related topics. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

From Mexico to the tip of South America, Latin America features varied scenery, including deserts, grasslands, plains, and mountains. Some are extreme: The Andes is the world's longest mountain range, and the Atacama Desert has not had rain for over 400 years! Latin America's remarkable landscape is an essential factor in its surprisingly different climatic zones. This insightful volume offers a comprehensive tour of the many vibrant countries of this fascinating region, highlighting its most striking areas in vivid photographs. It is also an inviting exploration of geography, natural resources, and climate, components of the national social studies curriculum standards.

An exploration of physical geography, covering soil, mountains, water, natural disasters, and other related topics. Includes teacher notes.

Examines different landforms around the world, including mountains, deserts, bodies of water, waterfalls, canyons, islands, and volcanoes.

What is a coral reef actually made of? What microscopic creatures take shelter in the coral and become its food? Which coral reef resident has stinging tentacles? And which huge creature visits the reef to have its dead skin and parasites nibbled away by a fishy clean-up crew? Packed with facts, core-curriculum information, and fantastic photographs that support the text, this title takes readers on a mini safari around a coral reef. Like piecing together a jigsaw puzzle, readers will discover how the living things that make this habitat their home depend on each other and their environment for survival.

Discusses various natural wonders from around the world including Angel Falls, Victoria Falls, the Sahara Desert, the Dead Sea, and the Mississippi River.

Examines the landscapes, history, culture, ecosystems, economies, and other aspects of the geography of North and South America, Europe, Asia and the Pacific, and Africa.

Examines the climates of Latin American countries from Mexico to the tip of South America, including deserts, grasslands, plains, and mountains.

Simple text and illustrations introduce landforms and bodies of water. Includes puzzles, games, and fun facts.