Geography

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The Alamo

Early readers will be introduced to the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. Simple text and vibrant images aid comprehension. More →

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The Alps

The famous peaks of the Alps - Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, the Eiger - have inspired adventure seekers, poets, and philosophers throughout history. This fascinating book describes the… More →

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The Amazon: River in a Rain Forest

Second in length only to the Nile, the Amazon River carries a greater volume of water than any other river in the world. This attractive book features the fascinating facts about this… More →

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The Andes

Running almost the full length of South America on its western coast, the Andes is the longest continental mountain range in the world. This remote and harsh environment saw the rise and fall More →

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The Appalachians

The Great Appalachian Valley, a major landform of the Appalachian mountains, played an important role in the early history of the United States. Routes through the valley, first made by… More →

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The Atacama Desert

This fascinating book describes the geological makeup and history of the Atacama Desert in Chile. One of the driest areas of the world - some parts never receive any rain - the desert's… More →

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The Changing Face of Maps

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… More →

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The Ganges: India's Sacred River

This amazing book reveals the facts about the Ganges, a river sacred to Hindus. Follow it from its source high in the Himalayas, southeast through India and into Bangladesh, where it empties… More →

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The Gateway Arch

Early readers will be introduced to the Gateway Arch through simple text and vibrant images to aid comprehension. List of sight words. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers… More →

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The Gobi Desert

This intriguing book describes the geological makeup and history of the Gobi Desert in Mongolia and China. Temperatures can get very cold and frost and snow are not unusual. Readers will… More →

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The Great Victoria Desert

This amazing book describes the geological makeup and history of the Great Victoria Desert in Australia. Used in modern times for mining and testing of atomic bombs, this vast, sandy area has More →

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The Himalayas

Home of two of the world's highest peaks - Mount Everest and K2 - the Himalayas are both revered and feared by mountaineers around the world. This fascinating book describes the geological… More →

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