| A Child's Introduction to the World Trade Book Contributor(s): Heather Alexander (Author) |
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ISBN: 1579128327 ISBN-13: 9781579128326 Publisher: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Geography |
| Dewey: 910 |
| LCCN: 2010012940 |
| Series: Child's Introduction |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 9.9" W x 10.28" (1.80 lbs) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Readers ages 9 to 12 will travel around the globe, from Greenland to Tasmania, learning the locations and characteristics of continents, countries, and states and provinces in this lively introduction to our world, its geography, culture, and people. Starting with the basics hemispheres, latitude and longitude, continental drift, map notation, landforms, population density, and more the book gives kids a solid foundation to begin exploring world geography. Each section profiles a different continent, including climates and biomes (tundra, grasslands, etc.), mountain ranges and bodies of water, people and cultures, governments and industries, wildlife, and much more. And sidebars throughout offer biographies of explorers, fun facts, and projects kids can do with parents or on their own. The book also includes a pop-up paper globe and reusable stickers. With 150 charming, original watercolor illustrations, A Child's Introduction to the World is an entertaining and comprehensive overview of our fascinating planet. |