Readers will learn about a great mountain range buried under ice, massive glaciers, and the wildlife that survives the cold. Majestic photographs and detailed maps will engage readers as geographical, historical, and weather information introduce them to the fifth-largest continent on Earth.
As the second-largest continent, Africa offers thousands of miles of tropical rainforest, desert, and highlands to explore. It's a font of natural resources and home to 1 billion people! Readers will trek through the many climate zones and cities found in Africa as they are introduced to the continent.
Readers will learn how Greeks used everything at their disposal, such as the sea, minerals in the earth, and fertile farmland, to flourish as a civilization. The concept of a society's relationship to its land and resources is covered in depth.
Provides a basic introduction to North America's geography, climate, and wildlife. Also offers insight into everyday life and culture in North American villages and cities. Includes several maps and photographs of the continent.
a lively look at the land, climate, people & history of the 50 states
Fifer, Barbara
2003
Presents geographical profiles of the fifty states, providing maps and describing their each one's land, climate, people, history, industry, and tourist sites.
Presents illustrated overviews of the physical geography, history, population, culture, society, politics, and economy of northern America (the U.S. and Canada); discusses the region's future; and includes a chronology and a further reading list.
Presents illustrated overviews of the physical geography, history, population, culture, society, politics, and economy of Europe; discusses the region's future; and includes a chronology and a further reading list.
Explores the culture, beauty, and historical sites of China, highlighting the country's temples, government, economy, traditions, work force, and people.
Presents double-page spreads featuring maps, architectural reconstructions, objects and scenes of life during the defining moments in Biblical history.
