The Handy Geography Answer Book Contributor(s): Tucci, Paul A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1578595762 ISBN-13: 9781578595761 Publisher: Visible Ink Press
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 2016 Click for more in this series: Handy Answer Books |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Reference | Questions & Answers - Science | Earth Sciences - Geography - Travel |
Dewey: 910 |
LCCN: 2016655645 |
Series: Handy Answer Books |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 7.1" W x 9.2" L (1.80 lbs) 464 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Maps, Price on Product |
Review Citations: Voice of Youth Advocates 12/01/2016 - Recommended - Hard To Beat |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The world, its people, its countries, its history, the maps, and more Geography is more than just maps and finding your destination. It is about the land, the people on that land, the delicate balance of nature, and our very interdependence upon it, despite the miracles of technology and grocery stores. It's about the effects of nature on places and people, as well as how politics, borders, cities, and towns affect our lives. The Handy Geography Answer Book traces the history of geography from Eratosthenes and Alexander von Humboldt to latitude and longitude, folding maps, and the latest advances in the Global Positioning System (GPS). It provides insights into economic, social, historic, culture, religious, political, and climate geography, plus oceanography, demographics, and more. Completely revised and updated, The Handy Geography Answer Book tours the world, its natural features, and the ever-changing mark humans make on our planet. It answers 1,200 questions on today's world, from the trivia (longest, hottest, tallest) to how geography has influenced history, religion, architecture, and the location of cities. You'll learn answers to such questions as . . . Numerous maps, photos, and illustrations bring the text to life. With an appendix detailing the history, people, government, economy, climate, geography, and other statistics for each of the more than 250 countries of the world, this is the ideal resource for anyone interested in learning about our planet. The Handy Geography Answer Book also includes a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness. |
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