geography

Aunt Agatha and Elizabeth imagine the travels of the rug on which they are sitting, from China across the sea to the west coast of the United States, and onward in a journey designed to let its carriers stop only in cities beginning with the letter "s".

Introduces basic concepts of geography through simple problems and activities such as constructing a clay map, making a compass rose, and plotting the track of a hurricane.

Answers questions about such marvels as the Pyramids, Taj Mahal, Grand Canyon, and Stonehenge, describing how they were made and what makes them great. An activities section is included.

Contains complete instructions for fifty projects and activities designed to teach young readers about geography and the world around them.

Presents a history of ancient Mesopotamia and discusses the accomplishments and culture of its people.

Statistics, text, and color maps reveal the physical geography, peoples, politics, governments, languages, religions, and currencies of each nation of the world.

Real people tell about major world regions with which they are familiar.