Geography

Students will be proud to have their very own books, and teachers will love watching their progress! My Own State Book is the perfect complement to any state study unit. Students can record and illustrate facts about their state symbols, government, industry, historical events, flora and fauna, and more. A ready-to-color cover adds to the fun.

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Facts, Fun and Trivia to Develop Map Skills, Teach students the language of maps and watch them discover the world! Here are the basics of reading maps along with using a compass; reading latitude and longitude; drawing map symbols; using time zone maps and understanding political, physical, road, city, weather, product maps and much more. Following directions today will prepare your students for travel! Grades 3-6. 96 pages. Learn More

This book will teach students about the Middle East and the countries through the use of reproducible maps, facts, and history. Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th. Individual Outline Map & Questions to Answer for Each Country. Classroom Reproducible with Bonus Activities. Answer Key & Teacher Instructions. Learn More

Your adventure kit will take you back over 2,000 years to the wolrd of Maya...a civilization rich in temple-pyramids, observatories and hieroglyphics. Become an archaeologist and unearth buried treasures from the Mesoamerica era. Get ready, set...Explorer-U!

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This colorful set of two-piece puzzle cards features the 50 States of the United States of America. Help your child learn to recognize the State and its capital. Simply match the shape of the State to its name and capital. They also feature a picture of the State’s Capitol Building. The puzzles are self-correcting as no two puzzle cuts are the same. Match It! States and Capitals is a great way to quiz your kids on their US geography! Includes 50 two-piece puzzle cards. Ages 4-7. Learn More

Author:  Claire Saunders
Illustrator:  Neil Stevens

Featuring a showcase of the astounding sights that the US has to offer, Marvels of the USA offers games such as a Great Prismatic Hot Spring color-by-numbers, a Central Park spot-the-difference, and an Indianapolis word search. The engaging puzzles are sure to keep kids entertained for hours.

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This fascinating book contains magnificent reproducibles for a study of American history or geography.

Each state includes a page with the state bird, flower, nickname, area, population, admission date and flag, while the facing page contains a map of the state with places to visit and "Did you Know?" trivia.

A mini-map of the USA in the corner shows where the state is within the US.

Seven regional maps, along with political, climate, physical, time zone and more maps are included.

128 reproducible pages, softcover.

Grades 1-6.

Recommended ages 6 and up.

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Enhance history lessons with visual aids that keep students focused and motivated. Maps for U.S. History for grades 5 to 8+ provides clear, detailed maps that highlight historic events so that students can feel a connection between the past and present. Perfect for illustrating history lessons, this supplement enhances the learning process and keeps students’ attention. This collection ranges from early native civilizations to the wars of the nineteenth century, and so much in between! Grades 5-8. 128 Pages. From Carson-Dellosa. Learn More

This comprehensive look at geography and the environment, Maps and Globes, can take you anywhere—to the top of the tallest mountain on earth or the bottom of the deepest ocean. Maps tell you about the world: where various countries are located, where the jungles and deserts are, even how to find your way around your own hometown. If you take a fancy to any place on earth, you can go there today and still be home in time for dinner. So open a map, spin a globe. The wide world awaits you. 48 pages. Paperback. Ages 4-8. Supports the Common Core State Standards Learn More

106 Full-color teacher answer maps. 106 Blank outline maps for the student. Instructions for how to use these maps 53 Historical maps 50 State maps Lesson Plans 3 Full US maps (different sizes) 242 total pages Learn More

Explore the varied features of the Asian continent while reinforcing basic map reading skills. Sixteen student pages and accompanying blackline and full-color maps coordinate to provide a relational study of the elevation, vegetation, products, population, and peoples of Asia. Full-color maps are provided as transparencies for print books and PowerPoint slides for eBooks. Student pages challenge students to combine maps and additional resources in order to answer questions and make judgments. Question topics follow the Five Themes of Geography as outlined by the National Geographic Society: finding absolute and relative locations on a map, relating physical and human characteristics to an area, understanding human relationships to the environment, tracing movement of peoples and goods throughout an area, and organizing countries and continents into regions for detailed study. Grades 7-9. 36 Pages. Learn More

Explore the varied features of the African continent while reinforcing basic map reading skills. Sixteen student pages and accompanying blackline and full-color maps coordinate to provide a relational study of the elevation, vegetation, products, population, and peoples of Africa. Full-color maps are provided as transparencies for print books and PowerPoint slides for eBooks. Student pages challenge students to combine maps and additional resources in order to answer questions and make judgments. Question topics follow the Five Themes of Geography as outlined by the National Geographic Society: finding absolute and relative locations on a map, relating physical and human characteristics to an area, understanding human relationships to the environment, tracing movement of peoples and goods throughout an area, and organizing countries and continents into regions for detailed study. Grades 7-9. 36 Pages. Learn More

Get your GPS going with students in grades 5–8 by using Map Reading Skills! The activities in this 80-page book provide students with ample opportunities to practice and apply map skills. Map and diagram exercises and hands-on activities reinforce skills. This book includes reproducible maps and a special section on GPS and its uses, and it highlights essential vocabulary in bold. The book aligns with state, national, and Canadian provincial standards.

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Complete a map of the U.S. by applying sticker illustrations of 50 states and their capitals to a laminated background. The fun-filled learning aid includes 3 sets of clues for identifying states: names, colors, and shapes. For pre-schoolers and older. 44 full-color stickers. Learn More

This fun, interactive puzzle map will help little learners learn geography-state names, landmarks, plants, animals and more! Each of the 44 pieces matches an outline to help children put the correct piece in the correct spot. Great for working on fine motor skills. Measures 19”L x 13”H when complete.

Educational Benefits:

• Learning Style:Visual, Tactile

• Skill Development: Geography, Critical thinking, Spatial relationships, Fine motor skills Includes

• 44 magnetic pieces, paper map outline

• Measures 19”L x 13”H when complete

• Age 4+ • Grade PreK+

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Use these 52-piece Kidwords thematic sets to further expand your children's word choices. This set includes words that pertain to cities and countries. Add a Kidboard or magnetic E-Race Away dry erase board for hours of learning fun. Ages 5+ Grades K and up. Other sets available. Ages 5+, Grades K and up WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. Learn More

The Magic School Bus Presents the Rainforest stars Ms. Frizzle and her class and explores the plants and animals of our planet's rainforests.

The bestselling Magic School Bus series has taught thousands of kids about everything from oceans to space to dinosaurs. The Magic School Bus Presents the Rainforest will expand upon the original titles with fresh and updated content about all of the incredible plants and animals that live in the world's rainforests. With vivid full-color photographs on each page as well as illustrations of the beloved Ms. Frizzle and her students, the Magic School Bus Presents series will enthrall a whole new generation of Magic School Bus readers.

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Head south of the border to explore a sunny world of puzzles and fun facts! Welcome to Mexico, land of tropical rain forests, volcanoes, deserts, and beaches — and a vibrant array of ancient and modern traditions. This book introduces kids ages 6 to 10 to fascinating aspects of Mexican geography, language, food, arts, sports, and festivals. Puzzles and activities range from dot-to-dots, crosswords, and spot-the-differences to easy directions for making piñatas and maracas. Cute illustrations offer plenty of opportunities for coloring. Dover Original. Learn More

Add up the money in a wallet full of yen, fold an origami hat, and follow a maze through the sights of Kyoto! These and other playful activities for children ages 6 to 10 offer a warm welcome to the Land of the Rising Sun. A host of crosswords, jumbles, cryptograms, spot-the-differences, and other puzzles acquaint kids with Japanese geography, language, food, arts, sports, and festivals. Dover Original. Learn More

Leprechauns and Irish Folklore A NONFICTION COMPANION TO MAGIC TREE HOUSE MERLIN MISSION #15: LEPRECHAUN IN LATE WINTER (#6686) By MARY POPE OSBORNE and NATALIE POPE BOYCE Illustrated by SAL MURDOCCA.

Track the facts with Jack and Annie!

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #15: Leprechaun in Late Winter, they had lots of questions. What are leprechauns? How do we know many of the old Irish stories? How do fairies spend their time? Who speaks the Irish language? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts.

Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures.

And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet common core text pairing needs.

Paperback |  Published by Random House Books for Young Readers Jan 12, 2010 | 128 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 7-10 years

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This workbook is for the eager student ready to join Elmo Tardy in learning about geography. With activities made to reinforce Mr. Latitude and Mr. Longitude’s instruction, this is the perfect complement to the Legends & Leagues Storybook. The workbook goes chapter by chapter following the storybook, introducing activities to learn the countries and concepts with the book. 44 pages Learn More

Ready for an adventure west? Join Paul Bunyan, Mr. Longitude, and Mr. Latitude’s quest through this exciting workbook, where students can participate with comprehension worksheets, maps, vocabulary, and study questions of each region. Optional activity worksheets, such as Local Flavor, Legends, Sightseeing, and Souvenirs can also be found in this book. Students will study continents and oceans, South and Central America, the Caribbean, the United States of America, Canada, and Greenland. This is to be used with the Legends and Leagues West Storybook#10257. Any 2nd– 5th graders are sure to enjoy the excursion! Learn More

Mr. Longitude and Mr. Latitude are at it again! This time they're headed west with the legendary Paul Bunyan in search of the lost blue bovine, Babe. On their expedition they visit El Dorado, the Amazon River, Atlantis, and New York; they go sailing, spelunking, and even meet Bigfoot. But they will need to watch out for the Qalupalik! Students will study continents and oceans, South and Central America, the Caribbean, the United States of America, Canada, and Greenland. This is to be used with the Legends and Leagues West Workbook#10258.

Any adventurous 2nd– 5th grader can venture west with this storybook.

62 pages

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Elmo Tardy is always getting lost. But one day he stumbles into the office of Legends & Leagues, Ltd. There he meets the spindly Mr. Longitude and stout Mr. Latitude, who teach him the concepts of maps, points on the compass, and more. Students will laugh and learn with this storybook as Mr. Tardy is taught all he needs to know to get from Here to There. This enjoyable take is a wonderful way to introduce basic concepts of geography such a scale, types of maps, compasses, cardinal directions, hemisphere, continents, oceans, and more, all that any young child can understand. Learn More