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3) Oklahoma
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"Often called the 'panhandle state' for its unique shape, Oklahoma is a rich land, full of hundreds of lakes and miles of rivers, thick, green forests, rolling mountains, and productive farmland. Readers will get an up-close look at life in Oklahoma, from where people live to what their local traditions are. They will also learn about the state's history, government, economy, and more."--
6) World atlas
Series
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about the people, places, trends, and developments of our world in the fifth edition of this acclaimed atlas. It's got a fresh, kid-friendly design and all the latest, greatest geographic and political information that make this such a valuable resource. New features include a thematic map on endangered species, a map about the region of Central Africa, and an expanded Antarctica section that introduces kids to the important research that...
9) Geography
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
A.J. and Andrea present an introduction to geography that incorporates wacky and engaging facts on such topics as Antarctica's giant insect, the Pacific Ocean's Ring of Fire, and the prehistoric mammoth fossils of Nebraska.
10) The revenge of geography: what the map tells us about coming conflicts and the battle against fate
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Draws on the insights of leading geographers and geopolitical thinkers to present a holistic interpretation of the next cycle of conflict throughout Eurasia that considers such topics as European debt, Chinese power and the role of Iran.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Mummies, pyramids, pharaohs, King Tut! Kids everywhere are fascinated by the wonders of ancient Egypt, and this colorful reference book is jam-packed with 1,000 fascinating facts. From the Great Pyramid and the Valley of the Kings to the Nile River and Cleopatra, discover all you have ever wanted to know about this ancient civilization. Unearth ancient hieroglyphs and their meanings; find out what was in King Tut's tomb; and get insights about the...
12) Geography
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"In Geography For Dummies, you'll discover that geography is more than just cool trivia -- it explains tons about the world around us. From understanding the basics -- like how to read maps and geographic coordinates -- to learning about how the continents got to their current positions, you'll learn fascinating things about the planet's people, cities, resources, and more."--Amazon.com.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Perplexed by plate tectonics? Confused by climates? Disorientated by demographics? Help Your Kids With Geography helps parents to get a grasp on what their children learn in geography class by exploring all these topics and more."--Publisher's description.
19) Where on earth?
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"Contains a collection of 80 ... specially commissioned world maps that show you where everything is on our planet. The world's most dangerous predators, ancient mummies, disastrous asteroid impacts, and towering skyscrapers--find out where they all are in this ultimate atlas that showcases the best of geography, history, nature, culture, and technology"--Flap p. [1] of dust jacket.
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