Geography from a to Z : A Picture Glossary by Jack Knowlton (1997, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100064460991
ISBN-139780064460996
eBay Product ID (ePID)361502

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Book TitleGeography from a to Z : a Picture Glossary
Number of Pages48 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicPeople & Places / General, Earth Sciences / Geography, General
Publication Year1997
IllustratorBarton, Harriet, Yes
FeaturesReprint
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction, Science
AuthorJack Knowlton
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0 in
Item Weight6.3 Oz
Item Length9.4 in
Item Width8.3 in

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Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN86-004594
Reviews"This resource will be valuable for young geographers." -- ALA Booklist "An attractive introduction to geography's rich vocabulary; it should also be an inspiration to budding word-collectors" -- Kirkus Reviews, An attractive introduction to geography's rich vocabulary; it should also be an inspiration to budding word-collectors
Grade FromPreschool
Grade ToThird Grade
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisHave you ever wondered what a badland is What about a gulch Do you wonder what an isthmus is Or a seamount What about the difference between a plateau and a plain, or a knob and a knoll Well, here are the answers! The sixty-three entries from A to Z describe the earth's features - its physical geography - from the highest mountain peak to the deepest ocean trench, in clear, concise terms. Each entry is beautifully illustrated in full color. This is a perfect introduction to the dramatic and fascinating face of the vast world around us. The author and artist of the best-selling MAPS & GLOBES team up again, this time to prove that geography can indeed be an adventure., This picture glossary is the perfect book to help young kids begin to learn about Earth's geography From A (as in archipelago) to Z (as in zone), it features over sixty clear and concise definitions with beautiful full-color illustrations and maps. Have you ever wondered what a badland is? What about a gulch? Do you know what an isthmus is? Or a seamount? What about the difference between a plateau and a plain, or a knob and a knoll? Well look no further. This broad introduction to the fascinating world around us explores our planet's physical features from the highest mountain peak to the deepest ocean trench. The team behind Maps & Globes proves that geography can indeed be an adventure. This picture glossary, filled with accessible information to help children better understand geography and the environment, was praised by Kirkus as "an attractive introduction to geography's rich vocabulary.", This picture glossary is the perfect book to help young kids begin to learn about Earth's geography! From A (as in archipelago) to Z (as in zone), it features over sixty clear and concise definitions with beautiful full-color illustrations and maps. Have you ever wondered what a badland is What about a gulch Do you know what an isthmus is Or a seamount What about the difference between a plateau and a plain, or a knob and a knoll Well look no further. This broad introduction to the fascinating world around us explores our planet's physical features from the highest mountain peak to the deepest ocean trench. The team behind Maps & Globes proves that geography can indeed be an adventure. This picture glossary, filled with accessible information to help children better understand geography and the environment, was praised by Kirkus as "an attractive introduction to geography's rich vocabulary.", This picture glossary is the perfect book to help young kids begin to learn about Earth's geography! From A (as in archipelago) to Z (as in zone), it features over sixty clear and concise definitions with beautiful full-color illustrations and maps. Have you ever wondered what a badland is? What about a gulch? Do you know what an isthmus is? Or a seamount? What about the difference between a plateau and a plain, or a knob and a knoll? Well look no further. This broad introduction to the fascinating world around us explores our planet's physical features from the highest mountain peak to the deepest ocean trench. The team behind Maps & Globes proves that geography can indeed be an adventure. This picture glossary, filled with accessible information to help children better understand geography and the environment, was praised by Kirkus as "an attractive introduction to geography's rich vocabulary."

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