ISBN: 1118093607 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 15 Author(s): H.J. de Blij, Peter O. Muller, Jan Nijman Publisher: Wiley Number of Pages: 672
The 15th Edition of HJ deBlij and Peter Muller's Geography: Realms Regions and Concepts has been expanded and enhanced upon previous editions This carefully crafted text by one of the most traveled knowledgeable and authoritative geography authors HJ deBlij provides a comprehensive understanding about the world with a long history of on authoritative content outstanding cartography currency and comprehensive coverage in a technology-rich package A new online World Regional Geography program is one of many new strong and effective technologies included
New Organization Chapters are now divided into AB sections Within each chapter Part A Defining the Realm examines developments that unfold across the entire realm or major parts of it In Part B Regions of the Realm the authors explore the regions within the realms to view developments at a finer resolution and examine the role of individual states and national cultures
New and updated content incorporated into the narrative of every chapter Chapters 8A and 8B (South Asia) for example now discusses recent developments in the cultural and religious conflict between Pakistan and India as well as a more detailed discussion of economic growth and effects of globalization in South Asia
New Voice From the Region feature in every chapter Each essay showcases the local perspective of an individual who resides in the realm
Many new photographs and field notes taken by co-author Jan Nijman while doing fieldwork
New BBC videos which can be used as lecture-launchers in class
The Amazing Pop-Up Geography Book (Amazing Pop-Ups)
ISBN: 0525464387 Binding: Hardcover Edition: Author(s): Kate Petty Publisher: Dutton Juvenile Number of Pages: 14
From the top of Everest to the deepest point in the ocean children will journey to some of the Earth's extraordinary spots in this fantastic companion to The Amazing Pop-Up Grammar Book and The Amazing Pop-Up Music Book Between the covers of this book are pop-up mountains and volcanoes lift-the-flap continents and countries swirling storms jittering earthquakes and much much more There is even a pop-up globe for kids to twirl as they learn hundreds of fascinating facts about our special planet Kate Petty and Jennie Maizels have created a unique series of books that take the terror out of difficult topics through an irresistible combination of quips hints exuberant illustrations and ingenious paper mechanics
ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: Author(s): Samuel Butler Publisher: Number of Pages: 7
This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers You may find it for free on the web Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery
The Seven Continents (Rookie Read-About Geography)
ISBN: 0516225340 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Wil Mara Publisher: Childrens Pr Number of Pages: 32
The popular Rookie Books expand their horizons - to all corners of the globe With this series all about geography emergent readers will take off on adventures to cities nations waterways and habitats around the worldand right in their own backyards
Ready-To-Use World Geography Activities for Grades 5-12
ISBN: 0876289456 Binding: Spiral-bound Edition: Author(s): James F. Silver Publisher: Center for Applied Research in Education Number of Pages: 320
This spiral-bound book is a complete set of lessons and worksheets for building basic location skills and knowledge of the continents and countries of the world The book contains 200 reproducibles with activities puzzles games and maps interspersed with instructor's pages with extra questions diagrams and other graphics
Maphead: Charting the Wide, Weird World of Geography Wonks
ISBN: 1439167184 Binding: Paperback Edition: Reprint Author(s): Ken Jennings Publisher: Scribner Number of Pages: 304
Ken Jennings takes readers on a world tour of geogeeks from the London Map Fair to the bowels of the Library of Congress from the prepubescent geniuses at the National Geographic Bee to the computer programmers at Google Earth Each chapter delves into a different aspect of map culture: highpointing geocaching road atlas rallying even the unreal estate charted on the maps of fiction and fantasy Jennings also considers the ways in which cartography has shaped our history suggesting that the impulse to make and read maps is as relevant today as it has ever been From the Here be dragons parchment maps of the Age of Discovery to the spinning globes of grade school to the postmodern revolution of digital maps and GPS Maphead is filled with intriguing details engaging anecdotes and enlightening analysis If youre an inveterate map lover yourselfor even if youre among the cartographically clueless who can get lost in a supermarketlet Ken Jennings be your guide to the strange world of mapheads
ISBN: 0374334994 Binding: Hardcover Edition: First Edition Author(s): Uri Shulevitz Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) Number of Pages: 32
Having fled from war in their troubled homeland a boy and his family are living in poverty in a strange country Food is scarce so when the boys father brings home a map instead of bread for supper at first the boy is furious But when the map is hung on the wall it floods their cheerless room with color As the boy studies its every detail he is transported to exotic places without ever leaving the room and he eventually comes to realize that the map feeds him in a way that bread never could The award-winning artists most personal work to date is based on his childhood memories of World War II and features stunning illustrations that celebrate the power of imagination An authors note includes a brief description of his familys experience two of his early drawings and the only surviving photograph of himself from that timeHow I Learned Geography is a 2009 Caldecott Honor Book and a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year
Physical Geography: A Self-Teaching Guide (Wiley Self-Teaching Guides)
ISBN: 0471445665 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): Michael Craghan Publisher: Wiley Number of Pages: 280
Learn physical geography at your own pace
What is atmospheric pressure How does latitude indicate the type of climate a specific place will have Where are volcanic eruptions or strong earthquakes most likely to occur With Physical Geography: A Self-Teaching Guide you'll discover the answers to these questions and many more about the basics of how our planet operates
Veteran geography teacher Michael Craghan takes you on a guided tour of Earth's surface explaining our planet's systems and cycles and their complex interactions step by step From seasonal changes to coastal processes from effluvial basins to deep sea fissures Craghan puts the emphasis on comprehension of the topics He also includes more than 100 specially commissioned illustrations and 50 photographs to help clarify difficult concepts The clearly structured format of Physical Geography makes it fully accessible providing an easily understood comprehensive overview for everyone from the student to the amateur geographer to the hobbyist
Like all Self-Teaching Guides Physical Geography allows you to build gradually on what you have learned-at your own pace Questions and self-tests reinforce the information in each chapter and allow you to skip ahead or focus on specific areas of concern Packed with useful up-to-date information this clear concise volume is a valuable learning tool and reference source for anyone who wants to improve his or her understanding of physical geography
Why Geography Matters: Three Challenges Facing America: Climate Change, the Rise of China, and Global Terrorism
ISBN: 0195315820 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Harm de Blij Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA Number of Pages: 320
Over the next half century the human population divided by culture and economics and armed with weapons of mass destruction will expand to nearly 9 billion people Abrupt climate change may throw the global system into chaos; China will emerge as a superpower; and Islamic terrorism and insurgency will threaten vital American interests How can we understand these and other global challenges Harm de Blij has a simple answer: by improving our understanding of the world's geography In Why Geography Matters de Blij demonstrates how geography's perspectives yield unique and penetrating insights into the interconnections that mark our shrinking world Preparing for climate change averting a cold war with China defeating terrorism: all of this requires geographic knowledge De Blij also makes an urgent call to restore geography to America's educational curriculum He shows how and why the US has become the world's most geographically illiterate society of consequence and demonstrates the great risk this poses to America's national security Peppering his writing with anecdotes from his own professional travels de Blij provides an original treatise that is as engaging as it is eye opening Casual or professional readers in areas such as education politics or national security will find themselves with a stimulating new perspective on geography as it continues to affect our world
Hands-On History: Geography Activities (Hands-on History Activities)
ISBN: 1425803830 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Sarah D. Giese Publisher: Shell Education Number of Pages: 176
Making learning fun and interactive is a surefire way to excite your social studies students This book includes game-formatted activities for major historical topics While the goal of these activities is to create excitement and to spark interest in further study they are also standards based and include grading rubrics and ideas for assessment Encouraging teamwork creativity intelligent reflection and decision making the games of Hands-on History Activities will help you take an active approach to teaching while inspiring your students to make their own explorations of history 176pp
