- Paperback: 48 pages
- Publisher: Programs and Genres; Harper Trophy ed edition (Aug 7 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0064460991
- ISBN-13: 978-0064460996
- Product Dimensions: 23.8 x 20.4 x 0.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 23 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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#199,081 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #85 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Earth Sciences > Nonfiction
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Product Description
From School Library Journal
Grade 2-4 Sixty-three geographical terms are simply defined and illustrated. Clear, uncluttered illustrations with bright contrasting colors and black outlines help clarify the meaning of each term. Little prior knowledge is expected of readers, and almost all terms used in definitions which might puzzle some readers are defined elsewhere in the glossary. Both common words such as mountain and less frequently encountered terms such as meander are defined. Some sub-definitions are included, such as cataract and cascade under waterfall. While alternate terms are usually given, alternate spellings are not, so children would not find out that a key (defined) is also a cay (not mentioned). A major drawback is the lack of a pronunciation guide. Most young readers seeing the first word, archipelago, won't know how to pronounce it. While the focus of most illustrations is clear, there are a few places where readers may be confused. For example, one small picture could be either a marsh or a bog; both are defined on the page. Given the renewed emphasis on geographical skills and the scarcity of materials for this age group, this book would be a priority purchase for most collections. It is not, however, a book many children will select to read independently. Louise L. Sherman, Anna C. Scott School, Leonia, N.J.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Book Description
Have 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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Not just for kids! Adults love it too!,
By gwennie-michele "gwennie-michele" (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Geography From A To Z (Paperback)
This book is really well done. Though it is targeted for children, this 40-plus year old found it very informative. After searching through the adult catalog at the local library for a book that would explain landforms and earth features and finding nothing, I found this book in the young people's collection. It was a Godsend. I found it so useful, that I am now purchasing it for my personal library.If you, like me, have never been clear in your own mind about the difference between a hill and a mountain; a mesa and a butte; a brook, creek, or stream; a river, lake or pond; a sea and an ocean; a canyon and a gorge, and on and on, then this book will painlessly de-mystify these terms for you and many more. Thanks to the authors and publishers of this fine book, I am less dumbfounded by my physical surroundings, and at least know now what I probably should have learned in grade school
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun book,
By A Customer
This review is from: Geography from A to Z (Hardcover)
Geography is a fun subject because it is so visual. This book has fun, brightly colored pictures that illustrate basic geography words. I found this little gem at a library sale years ago and have used it to help prepare my chldren for our homeschool association geography bees. They love this book too!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must have book!,
By Francesca Manisco (New York, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Geography from A to Z: A Picture Glossary (School & Library Binding)
I'd like to thank Jack Knowlton and Harriett Barton for writing and illustrating "Geography from A to Z."My daughter and I had a great time reading it together and she became the only first grader to know the basics of geography. A life long lesson. I recommend this book for all children and would definitely give it as a gift. "Geography from A to Z" has become part of my permanent library.
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