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Geography From A to Z (Picture Glossary)
SKU
000817
ISBN
9780064460996
Grade 2-5
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Description
A picture glossary from "archipelago" to "zone," with 60 more terms in between, defined and amplified in large, full-color illustrations and maps. Now your children can see these geographic terms and know what they describe.
Publisher's Description of Geography From A to Z (Picture Glossary)
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.
Category Description for Beautiful Feet Primary Curriculum (K-3)
Focusing on beautifully illustrated picture books, hands-on activities, and simple discussions, the focus is helping young children enjoy hearing quality literature and discussing it with others.
Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 2-5 |
| Brand: | HarperCollins |
| Author: | Jack Knowlton |
| ISBN: | 9780064460996 |
| Length in Inches: | 9.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 8 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.1875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.375 |
| Ages: | 7 - 10 |
| Edition: | Reprint; Illustrated |
| Illustrated by: | Harriett Barton |
| Pages: | 48 |
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Reviews said this book was one of the best books to accompany Galloping Around the Globe.
Recommended by Gentle+Classical Press to go along with On Mission
I can't wait to use this book in our geography portion of our morning basket!
Using this at a local co-op. I have seen this book before and think it is a great reference book.