geography

Traces the history of the Atlantic Ocean, discussing both its natural history and its role in world history, covering naval battles, shipwrecks, trading routes, storms, resources, and other events and factors that have shaped the ocean and its role in the development of nations.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of El Salvador"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a concise geography of Iran and discusses the mountain and desert regions including the Zagros and Elburz Mountains, ancient and modern irrigation methods, the native Persians, Kurds, Arabs, and other people of the region, ancient sites, and cities of Iran.

Profiles twelve significant natural and man-made places and monuments in Africa, including the Sahara Desert, Kruger National Park, and the pyramids of Giza, describing their histories and unique features.

South America is a large and diverse continent. It contains stunning natural beauty, echoes of ancient cultures, and one of the world's fastest-growing economies. This title is an introduction to the geography, various regions, natural resources, people, and wildlife of South America.

Although Europes area is small, it is a land filled with diversity. Europe has modern cities and open fields of wheat, as well as glittering glass skyscrapers and crumbling medieval castles. This title is an introduction to the geography, various regions, natural resources, people, and wildlife of Europe.

Antarctica is much more than ice and snow, howling winds, and freezing temperatures. The thick ice sheets of the fifth largest continent could tell stories of the brave people who risked their lives to explore this last vast wilderness on Earth.

Africa is a continent of amazing contrasts. Vast areas of sand and gravel, lush tropical rain forests, and sweeping grasslands cover the continent. This title is an introduction to the geography, various regions, natural resources, people, and wildlife of Africa, the world's second largest continent.