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Geography of the World

Geography of the World introduces students to the major geographic features of our planet. With original maps and brilliant photographs, each book answers basic questions about how each geographic area developed, what makes it unique, and which plants, animals, and people live there today. Special features include a current-events time line, a detailed almanac, a thorough glossary, and sources for additional reading. These books help young readers develop an appreciation for Earth's amazing geological features and its ecological and cultural diversity.

Titles

All 12 titles found.

The Ancient Euphrates
From the Series: Geography of the World

Buranunu, Perath, and Furat are just a few of the names that have been given to this… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • ATOS 5.9
  • Copyright 2005
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
The Awesome Alps
From the Series: Geography of the World

The Alps have long inspired both poets and skiers with their stark beauty and snowy slopes. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • ATOS 5.6
  • Copyright 2005
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
The Land of the Andes
From the Series: Geography of the World

Many people make their homes in the grasslands, deserts, and rain forests of the Andes,… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • ATOS 5.5
  • Copyright 2005
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
The Lure of Mountain Peaks
From the Series: Geography of the World

What makes so many people risk their lives to climb above the clouds? Young readers will… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • ATOS 5.8
  • Copyright 2005
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
The Magnificent Himalayas
From the Series: Geography of the World

For years, the Himalayas have beckoned explorers from around the world with their snowy… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • ATOS 5.2
  • Copyright 2005
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
The Mighty Mississippi
From the Series: Geography of the World

The Mississippi is more than simply a river: it is a legend. But there is no need for a… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • ATOS 5.6
  • Copyright 2005
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
The Mysterious Amazon
From the Series: Geography of the World

Looking for adventure? Take a trip down the Amazon with this book! From its start as an icy More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • ATOS 5.8
  • Copyright 2005
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
The Noble Yangtze
From the Series: Geography of the World

Follow the Yangtze as it winds its ways nearly four thousand miles through China and… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • ATOS 5.5
  • Copyright 2005
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
The Rugged Rockies
From the Series: Geography of the World

How did the Rocky Mountains come to be? What kinds of plants and animals can live on such… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • ATOS 5.6
  • Copyright 2005
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
The Sacred Ganges
From the Series: Geography of the World

Like many other great rivers of the world, the Ganges starts as a trickle high in the… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • ATOS 5.9
  • Copyright 2005
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
The Secrets of the Nile
From the Series: Geography of the World

Ancient Egyptian pharaohs floating down the river on boats, lazy crocodiles sunning on its… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • ATOS 5.8
  • Copyright 2005
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
The Timeworn Urals
From the Series: Geography of the World

Compared to the world's other mountain ranges, the Urals are old and worn down. Yet their… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • ATOS 5.5
  • Copyright 2005
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5