Geography

Geography and Maps from Cave Paintings to GPS with 21 Activities

By Richard Panchyk

Maps have been a part of human culture since the days of scratching on cave walls, and this richly illustrated history chronicles the road from simple diagrams used to avoid danger to the complex, navigational charts used today. Displaying an array of historic atlases and a variety of cartography styles, this book allows young readers to test their map-reading skills while discovering the intricate beauty and the wealth of information held within. Geographical concepts are spotlighted through an assortment of guided activities—including finding the elevation of hills, plotting a course with a magnetic compass, creating three-dimensional land models using a contour map, and performing a plot survey. Drawing the conclusion that the study of geography and maps is crucial to understanding an ever-changing planet, this handbook discloses the ways in which technological advances in cartography can further discussions on climate change, warfare, environmental conservation, population growth, and other timely topics.

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This book will teach students about Canada and her Provinces 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

Missions, Miners, and Moviemakers in the Golden State, Includes 21 Activities

By Katy S. Duffield

The rich story of the men and women who settled and built the Golden State is told in this engaging chronicle, from the first native inhabitants that arrived 9,000 years ago and the Spanish in the 1700s to the followers of the Gold Rush in 1848 and the Hollywood and Silicon Valley newcomers. They faced many struggles—including earthquakes, economic hardships, and the forced internment of Japanese citizens—yet they persevered. To get a better idea of the scope of California history and the lives of the state’s residents, children will create a Chumash rock painting, play the Miwok game of Hoop and Pole, bake and eat hardtack like a gold miner, design a cattle brand, assemble an earthquake preparedness kit, and more. This valuable resource also includes a time line of significant events, a list of historic sites to visit or explore online, and Web resources for further study.

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This book begins with a world overview and then students locate California within the United States. California's climate, physical, economic and political features are taught. Lessons are reinforced with maps, exercises, review questions and bonus activities. Grades 4th - Adult. Answer keys are provided.

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Prepare to form a more perfect union when you color these pictures of all 50 states and assemble them into an enormous map. Twenty-four individual pages include capitals, fun facts, and whimsical images of regional landmarks. Each page is unbacked and perforated for easy removal. The complete map, which measures 44 x 47¼ inches, is shown on the inside back cover. Dover Original. Learn More

Fifty-one accurately detailed renderings make it easy for children to remember our national bird (eagle) and flower (rose) plus 50 state birds and flowers — among them the mockingbird and apple blossom (Arkansas), cardinal and goldenrod (Kentucky), California gull and sego lily (Utah), and 47 others. Free Teacher's Manual available. Grades: 3–5.

Boost: Seriously Fun Learning! Keeping children entertained and engaged is the key to learning, and the Boost series offers a wide range of fun-filled coloring and activity books that help teach a variety of basic skills. Each title is targeted to a specific grade range and carefully aligned with the Common Core State Standards, which are listed at the bottom of each page.

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The world goes round with this compact coloring book and its circular images of cityscapes. Over 40 stress-relieving illustrations range from the ancient allure of Cairo's pyramids to modern skyscrapers of Hong Kong, Dubai, Madrid, Miami, and other exciting cities — and they all come in a perfect travel-sized package (5 x 7).

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A wonderfully big picture atlas for children to learn the basis of world geography. Lots of busy maps with fun illustrations to learn about the food and culture of other countries as well as capital cities. Putting pictures onto facts helps with memory and this big, satisfying book will help children memorize geography facts with ease.

Big Picture Books

Big, sturdy books full of pictures that introduce fun topics in a large, unique format, perfect for little learners.

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Exciting hands-on activities teach students about making and reading maps.

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Beginning Geography. This book makes it easy to introduce K-2 students to geography skills. Based on the National Geography Standards, the 93 reproducible practice pages cover beginning map skills, landforms and bodies of water, and continents and oceans. 112 pages and 2 posters. An Evan Moor title.

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Your students will learn to read various types of maps as they complete these activities that focus on latitude and longitude, time zones, landforms, cardinal and intermediate directions, map symbols, and more. The activities address local, U.S., and world geography.

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Convenient, useful learning tools that decorate as they educate! Each chart measures 17" by 22". Related lessons and activities are provided on the back of every chart.

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The newly updated Geography Songs Kit includes 33 songs; a workbook with maps, lyrics, illustrations and tests; and a 25" x 36" world map. 33 songs teach the names and locations of the continents, oceans planets and 225 countries. It includes famous landmarks and maps to label and color. Fun for all ages. The maps are numbered in the same order that they are sung in the songs. This makes it easy to locate the countries while you are singing. Some songs are about just one country, others are about a whole continent. Song list: British Isles, Western Europe, Former USSR, Scandinavia, Southern Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Equatorial Africa, Northern Africa, East Africa, Northern Central Africa, Horn of Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Oceania, South America, Central America, Mexico, West Indies, US Southern Border, Northern Border, Eastern Border, Middle, Pacific States, Canada, Greenland, Continents & Oceans, and Solar System. From Audio Memory. Learn More

Convenient, useful learning tools that decorate as they educate! Each chart measures 17" by 22". Related lessons and activities are provided on the back of every chart.

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Develop geography literacy while learning about the unique characteristics of Asia!

The 7 Continents: Asia helps students learn about Asia through engaging reading and writing activities.

Five geography units cover the following standards-based topics: Asia in the World, Political Divisions of Asia, Physical Features of Asia, Valuable Resources of Asia, and Asian Culture.

Recommended ages 9 and up.

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Travel the world with this first-class puzzle treasury! Where would you find the Spanish Steps? What's the modern-day name for Byzantium? Where's Wrigley Field? These and many other questions related to an international array of cultures are asked and answered in this treasury of fact-filled puzzles, which offer an entertaining and informative way to learn about different countries and famous cities all over the globe.

Geography and trivia buffs will find hours of amusement with these 100 word search puzzles.

From Oslo to Athens to Hong Kong and beyond, the compilation visits 50 countries and 50 cities to discover the names of capitals, rivers, famous residents, landmarks, natural resources, flora and fauna, and many other points of interest. All subjects are listed and identified in a section above the letter grids, and complete solutions appear at the end of the book.

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This teacher guide contains gentle questions designed to prompt discussion and discovery. Geographic elements include country maps and flags for children to cut out, paint or color, encouraging journaling of all they are learning. Beautiful drawings of indigenous animals will familiarize students with some remarkable creatures, their habitat and habits, cultivating respect and wonder for the natural world.

Continue your journey around the world in this homeschooling curriculum covering South America and Europe! In Europe you and your children will travel through France, Spain, Italy, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, and Great Britain. In South America: Ecuador, Chile, Peru, and Brazil. Along with award-winning literature, this course includes nature study, folktales, fables, music, art, poetry, and history.

Each country visited also includes a Library Connection, as well as History and Biography suggestions, so that parents can expand the study with additional recommendations. Each chapter in the guide concludes with a fun foray into the cuisine of the country with recipes, photos, and links to create a memorable evening visiting unique culinary creations from around the world.

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This teacher guide contains gentle Socratic questions designed to prompt discussion and discovery. Beautiful drawings of indigenous animals are also included which will familiarize students with some remarkable creatures, their habitat and habits, cultivating respect and wonder for the natural world. Geographic elements include country maps and flags for children to cut out, paint or color, encouraging journaling of all they are learning.

Part One covers Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica. In Asia we explore China, Japan, Thailand, and India. In Africa we visit Morocco, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, and Ghana. This course includes nature study, folktales, fables, music, art, poetry, and history.

Each country visited also includes a Library Connection, as well as History and Biography suggestions, so that parents can expand the study with additional recommendations. Each chapter in the teacher guide concludes with a fun foray into the cuisine of the country with recipes, photos, and links to create a memorable evening visiting unique culinary creations from around the world.

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Entertaining, educational home or classroom aid introduces youngsters to 30 countries of the world. Maps with names of major cities in Mexico, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, India, Spain, France, Nigeria, and 23 other nations also include ready-to-color pictures of each country's national flag, landmarks, and natural resources. Dover Original. Learn More

Develop geography literacy while learning about the unique characteristics of Antarctica!

The 7 Continents: Antarctica helps students learn about Antarctica through engaging reading and writing activities.

Five geography units cover the following standards-based topics: Antarctica in the World, Physical Features of Antarctica, History of Exploration, People of Antarctica Today, and Natural Resources and Wildlife.

Recommended ages 9 and up.

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Another Trip Around the World. Through art projects, "fascinating facts," language studies maps and more, your class will tour India, Argentina, South Africa, Israel, Italy, Panama, Nigeria, Greece, France, Russia, Venezuela, and Antartica. 112 pages. From Carson Dellosa. Learn More

Author:  Claire Saunders
Illustrator:  Bethany Lord

Games in Animals of the USA include matching the animal to its home state, counting the bald eagles, and a manatee memory game. Interesting wildlife facts are embedded throughout the book, meaning that readers will absorb educational information as they play.

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Around the world with 270 species of animals! The giant globe is printed with the countries of the world and their key animal species. Play the game to learn fun facts about the animals and the countries where they live. Toss the globe like a ball from person to person. When a child catches it, he has to give a fun fact about one of the animals under his left hand. Great for hours of imaginative play. Includes 20" inflatable sturdy plastic globe, playing cards, timer, dice and instructions. Fun for all ages! Made in USA. For ages 4+. "Small Parts Warning" Learn More

Includes a 16-page Teacher's Guide.

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