First Lessons in Geography for Young Children: Designed as an Introduction to the Author's Primary Geography (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

S. Augustus Mitchell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260111295 ISBN 13: 9780260111296

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Beginner geography made clear and inviting: a gentle introduction for curious young learners.

This edition presents the essentials of the world around us with simple explanations, helpful maps, and engaging engravings to capture a child’s imagination.

Designed as an accessible stepping stone to Mitchell’s Primary Geography, it emphasizes presenting one idea at a time and uses plain, independent sentences. The book explains what maps and globes are, defines land and water, and introduces continents, oceans, and basic directions. Beautiful illustrations and clear layouts help early learners grasp a growing sense of our world without being overwhelmed.

• Plain definitions and one-idea-at-a-time explanations
• Easy-to-read maps and illustrations to support comprehension
• Foundational concepts like land, water, and the hemispheres
• A gradual path from introduction to more detailed geography in later volumes

Ideal for classroom learning, homeschooling, or any child beginning the study of geography.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260111295
• ISBN 13: 9780260111296
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 74