The Geography Book: Activities for Exploring, Mapping, and Enjoying Your World - Softcover

Arnold, Caroline

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471412368 ISBN 13: 9780471412366

Publisher: Jossey-Bass, 2001

Synopsis

Get to Know the Earth's Many Forms with Dozens of Fun and EasyProjects

From finding directions by the stars, to mapping your neighborhood,to making an earthquake in a box, you'll have a great time learningabout the world with The Geography Book. You'll find out how todetermine location on the Earth, how maps can provide us with awide range of information, how different landforms were created,how water has helped shape the Earth, and much more.

Using simple materials you'll be able to find around the house orin your neighborhood, you'll be able to create things like a giantcompass rose, a balloon globe, a contour potato, a map puzzle, anda tornado in a jar. So get ready for a fascinating trip around theglobe.

About this title

About the Author

CAROLINE ARNOLD is an award-winning author of many children's books, including Australian Animals, South American Animals, and Easter Island.

From the Back Cover

Get to Know the Earth's Many Forms with Dozens of Fun and Easy Projects

From finding directions by the stars, to mapping your neighborhood, to making an earthquake in a box, you'll have a great time learning about the world with The Geography Book. You'll find out how to determine location on the Earth, how maps can provide us with a wide range of information, how different landforms were created, how water has helped shape the Earth, and much more.

Using simple materials you'll be able to find around the house or in your neighborhood, you'll be able to create things like a giant compass rose, a balloon globe, a contour potato, a map puzzle, and a tornado in a jar. So get ready for a fascinating trip around the globe.

From the Inside Flap

Get to Know the Earth's Many Forms with Dozens of Fun and Easy Projects

From finding directions by the stars, to mapping your neighborhood, to making an earthquake in a box, you'll have a great time learning about the world with The Geography Book. You'll find out how to determine location on the Earth, how maps can provide us with a wide range of information, how different landforms were created, how water has helped shape the Earth, and much more.

Using simple materials you'll be able to find around the house or in your neighborhood, you'll be able to create things like a giant compass rose, a balloon globe, a contour potato, a map puzzle, and a tornado in a jar. So get ready for a fascinating trip around the globe.

Reviews

Grades 3-6--This well-organized title explores basic concepts in a clear and interesting fashion. It discusses a number of different types of maps and will serve as a great tool for demonstrating a variety of geographic concepts (landforms, bodies of water, weather, and climate). Each two- to three-page chapter addresses a different topic ("The Magnetic Poles," "Weather Maps," "The Continents") and includes an activity or experiment that will allow readers to extend their understanding through concrete application. A list of necessary materials and step-by-step instructions for each activity are provided. Sidebars provide additional information. Clear black-and-white illustrations support the text and activities and the glossary is comprehensive. This title will provide support to geography lessons and suggestions for science-fair experiments.
Robyn Ryan Vandenbroek, Elgin Court Public School, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Gr. 4-7. Arnold offers a hands-on introduction to geography in this large-format volume of activities for children. Divided into five thematic sections, the book leads children to explore topics related to maps, land formations, water, and weather. A typical two- or three-page entry comprises an introductory discussion, a list of supplies, and step-by-step instructions for carrying out the project. Illustrated with simple line drawings, the suggested activities include making a relief map, creating a solar water heater, and building a model of a dam. A glossary and a bibliography are appended. Clearly written and illustrated, this book provides practical ideas for middle-grade geography and science fair projects as well as classroom and home-school activities. Carolyn Phelan
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Edition details

• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471412368
• ISBN 13: 9780471412366
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 112