human geography

Text and illustrations present a children's atlas of the world.

A transcendent global tour that explores the sights and sounds of the human condition like nothing you've ever seen or felt before. These are the wonders of a world without words, viewed through man and nature's own prisms of symmetry and more.

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.

Uses maps and infographics to show information and statistics about human geography topics.

Presents a range of maps illustrating different statistics and facts about the world's human population, from how many people are part of different religions to how many don't have access to sanitary plumbing.

An examination of migration and settlement, covering voluntary and involuntary migration, colonization, refugees, cultural diffusion, and other related topics. Includes teacher notes.

Text and illustrations look at ten routes from around the world that have shaped the world today.

Explores ways to map the impact of humans on the environment.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to life in a desert. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Explores how the physical characteristics of Earth have influenced where and how people live, and examines the notion that where and how people live has a huge impact on the planet.