Highlights 12 facts about Iran including its history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, current events, what makes it unique, and more. Great for research, this book will foster a sense of curiousity and discovery in young readers as they take in the colorful spreads and read the engaging text with interesting sidebars.
Highlights 12 facts about United Kingdom including its history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, current events, what makes it unique, and more. Great for research, this book will foster a sense of curiousity and discovery in young readers as they take in the colorful spreads and read the engaging text with interesting sidebars.
Highlights 12 facts about Nigeria including its history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, current events, what makes it unique, and more. Great for research, this book will foster a sense of curiousity and discovery in young readers as they take in the colorful spreads and read the engaging text with interesting sidebars.
Highlights 12 facts about Mexico including its history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, current events, what makes it unique, and more. Great for research, this book will foster a sense of curiousity and discovery in young readers as they take in the colorful spreads and read the engaging text with interesting sidebars.
Presents 12 of the most epic polar expeditions around the globe. Readers will take an armchair tour of the Antarctica Peninsula, the ice floes of Svalbard between Norway and the North Pole, the Falkand Islands, and more.
Presents 12 of the most epic ocean adventures around the globe. Readers will take an armchair tour of The Great Barrier Reef, Deep Sea Vents, an Underwater Waterfall, and. more.
Highlights 12 facts about Cuba including its history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, current events, what makes it unique, and more. Great for research, this book will foster a sense of curiousity and discovery in young readers as they take in the colorful spreads and read the engaging text with interesting sidebars.
Highlights 12 facts about China including its history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, current events, what makes it unique, and more. Great for research, this book will foster a sense of curiousity and discovery in young readers as they take in the colorful spreads and read the engaging text with interesting sidebars.
Highlights 12 facts about North Korea including its history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, current events, what makes it unique, and more. Great for research, this book will foster a sense of curiousity and discovery in young readers as they take in the colorful spreads and read the engaging text with interesting sidebars.
Highlights 12 facts about Russia including its history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, current events, what makes it unique, and more. Great for research, this book will foster a sense of curiousity and discovery in young readers as they take in the colorful spreads and read the engaging text with interesting sidebars.
Presents 12 of the most epic climbing adventures around the globe. Readers will take an armchair tour of Mt. Everest in Nepal, Rocklands in South Africa, Athabasca Glacier in Canada, Kilauea in Hawaii, USA, and more.
Presents readers with the 12 most devastating floods of all time. Each chapter provides historical facts, the cause of each flood, and why they were the worst. Features full-color photos, compelling text with interesting facts, and a 'Staying Safe' section that covers safety procedures in the event of a flood.
Highlights 12 facts about Brazil including its history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, current events, what makes it unique, and more. Great for research, this book will foster a sense of curiousity and discovery in young readers as they take in the colorful spreads and read the engaging text with interesting sidebars.
Presents readers with the 12 most devastating hurricanes of all time. Each chapter provides historical facts, how each hurricane started, and why they were the worst. Features full-color photos, compelling text with interesting facts, and a 'Staying Safe' section that covers safety procedures in the event of a hurricane.
Highlights 12 facts about Australia including its history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, current events, what makes it unique, and more. Great for research, this book will foster a sense of curiousity and discovery in young readers as they take in the colorful spreads and read the engaging text with interesting sidebars.
South Sudan’s recent beginnings stem from people seeking freedom and peace. As the nation grows, the values of tribal strength and independence add to the natural wonder that spans across the savannas and swamplands. Readers will explore the people, customs, land, and much more in this title about South Sudan.
Describes some of the most amazing and intriguing places on Earth. In The Lost Tribe, Mike and Ted are forced to land their hot air balloon on a mysterious island.
Although Comstock Lode made many people near Virginia City rich, it left a torn and tattered town. The lesson of the Comstock Lode legacy is that what people have done in the past affects people today. And what we do today can affect the world tomorrow.
Describes the deepest part of the ocean, called the abyss, and explains how, with new equipment and technology, humans are beginning to learn more about the abyss and the creatures who live there.
Geologists study earthquakes and volcanoes and are fascinated by the power of Earth’s processes. They want to understand why the earth shifts and erupts, and figure out how to better predict and plan for these hazards. This title aims to create meaningful connections between the scientific concepts readers learn in the classroom and how they are applied in the real world by geologists searching for answers.
This informative book offers an introduction to the basics of maps and their different uses. A brief chronological history of maps and mapping gives readers an understanding of how maps have evolved over time. Readers will discover that advances in technologies have changed the format of maps from flat outlines to digital 3-D images with pop-up information in augmented reality.
In this amazing title, readers will explore the possibilities new developments in technology are opening up for making maps. Mapmakers are using satellite data to map the locations of people and objects on Earth, making video maps using the Internet to show wind and weather systems, and creating specialized maps that show human behavior. Computer game technology, such as Minecraft, is even being used to map real places.
This interesting title shows readers how the creation of maps depends a lot on the individual perception of the mapmaker. Readers will explore how mapping strategies can be used to organize and channel ideas and to inspire creativity.
Readers will learn how using modern mapping technologies can help us plan for the future. This includes being able to see what the effect human activity will have on the environment, where major settlements will be in the future, and how we can improve personal transportation and travel. Readers will also be introduced to the various challenges mapmakers still face today, including mapping the seabed and the far reaches of the universe.
This fascinating book looks at modern methods of mapping that allow us to show and evaluate human behavior and interactions, as well as the impact humans have on the environment. Examples of mapping human activity include such areas of interest as crime, accidents, busy city streets, travel, or the spread of disease.