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Geography from A to Z: A Picture Glossary (Trophy Picture Books (Paperback)) Paperback – Illustrated, August 2, 1997
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This picture glossary is the perfect book to help young kids begin to learn about Earth’s geography! From A (as in archipelago) to Z (as in zone), it features over sixty clear and concise definitions with beautiful full-color illustrations and maps.
Have you ever wondered what a badland is? What about a gulch? Do you know what an isthmus is? Or a seamount? What about the difference between a plateau and a plain, or a knob and a knoll? Well look no further. This broad introduction to the fascinating world around us explores our planet’s physical features from the highest mountain peak to the deepest ocean trench. The team behind Maps & Globes proves that geography can indeed be an adventure.
This picture glossary, filled with accessible information to help children better understand geography and the environment, was praised by Kirkus as “an attractive introduction to geography’s rich vocabulary.”
- Print length48 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelPreschool - 3
- Lexile measureIG880L
- Dimensions8 x 0.12 x 9.38 inches
- PublisherHarperCollins
- Publication dateAugust 2, 1997
- ISBN-100064460991
- ISBN-13978-0064460996
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“This resource will be valuable for young geographers.” — ALA Booklist
“An attractive introduction to geography’s rich vocabulary; it should also be an inspiration to budding word-collectors” — Kirkus Reviews
From the Back Cover
Have you ever wondered what a badland is? What about a gulch? Do you wonder what an isthmus is? Or a seamount? What about the difference between a plateau and a plain, or a knob and a knoll? Well, here are the answers!
The sixty-three entries from A to Z describe the earth's features -- its physical geography -- from the highest mountain peak to the deepest ocean trench, in clear, concise terms. Each entry is beautifully illustrated in full color.
This is a perfect introduction to the dramatic and fascinating face of the vast world around us. The author and artist of the best-selling MAPS & GLOBES team up again, this time to prove that geography can indeed be an adventure.
About the Author
Jack Knowlton was born in Florida. He is a free-lance writer living in New York City and is the author of Geography from A to Z and Maps and Globes, which was featured on Reading Rainbow.
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- Publisher : HarperCollins; Trophy Picture Books edition (August 2, 1997)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 48 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0064460991
- ISBN-13 : 978-0064460996
- Reading age : 5 - 9 years, from customers
- Lexile measure : IG880L
- Grade level : Preschool - 3
- Item Weight : 5.6 ounces
- Dimensions : 8 x 0.12 x 9.38 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #56,488 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #52 in General Travel Reference
- #180 in Children's Earth Sciences Books (Books)
- #557 in Specialty Travel (Books)
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Customers find the book visually appealing with bright, colorful pictures. They appreciate the clear definitions and explanations of landforms that foster an interest in geography. The book is described as a wonderful resource for any child, easy for small children to understand, and a great addition to homeschooling. Readers also appreciate the simple glossary and descriptions.
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Customers appreciate the book's visual quality. They find the pictures bright and colorful, with precise and clear drawings. The definitions are concise and easy for small children to understand.
"...This book had wonderful illustrations, easy to understand examples, and correct definitions...." Read more
"...There's several words on each page and it also offers pictures which is always helpful." Read more
"...This book is easy to understand and offers great illustrations to help explain the vocabulary word...." Read more
"...The pictures are well done and the book includes a wide variety of geography terms, including archipelago, atoll, badland, butte, cape, continent,..." Read more
Customers find the book helpful for teaching geography. They appreciate the clear explanations and illustrations of landforms. The book includes a wide variety of geographical terms, including archipelagos and atolls. Overall, it's a great reference book that can be used as kids get older.
"...had wonderful illustrations, easy to understand examples, and correct definitions...." Read more
"...While not perfect, it is a very useful and young students are able to use it independently...a huge benefit. I wish more books were that way...." Read more
"...I would recommend this book as a nice geography picture book for children probably from about ages 4-8..." Read more
"...The pictures are well done and the book includes a wide variety of geography terms, including archipelago, atoll, badland, butte, cape, continent,..." Read more
Customers find the book helpful for teaching geography terms to young children. They find it simple and enjoyable, making it a great resource for homeschoolers. The illustrations and descriptions of landforms are accurate and simplified, making it suitable for very young children.
"This book has been helpful for homeschooling. The definitions are not crazy long so it's easy for my kids to write on index cards...." Read more
"...Happy learning!!" Read more
"This is a great book for young kids who are interested in non-fiction, science or the outdoors...." Read more
"Love the pictures that help cement in children’s minds what they are reading. A simply easy to read and understand geography terms." Read more
Customers find the book easy to understand with its simple explanations and illustrations. They appreciate the level of vocabulary introduced in a child-friendly way. The definitions are not too long, making them easy for kids to write on index cards.
"...This book had wonderful illustrations, easy to understand examples, and correct definitions...." Read more
"This book has been helpful for homeschooling. The definitions are not crazy long so it's easy for my kids to write on index cards...." Read more
"...Each word has its own picture to make the explanations easy to digest. The text is short - about 2-3 sentences for each feature described...." Read more
"A must for the book shelf!! Easy to read and understand, the picture illustrations are a great plus!" Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2023This year we did a unit on land and water biomes. This book had wonderful illustrations, easy to understand examples, and correct definitions. It even provides real landmarks around the globe for further research.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2024It was a gift to a 6y old
- Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2009I have used this book in the classroom for many years. My first through third grade students use it a lot. They are able to independently look up land and water forms in order to identify the different ones for a project I have in my classroom.
The book is missing a few definitions, but I have made my own and added them to the book.
(ex. ria ). The other thing is the index is not complete, but I wrote in the correct pages and topics. It is missing a few of the definitions. It is a great introduction to using an index. While not perfect, it is a very useful and young students are able to use it independently...a huge benefit. I wish more books were that way. It is difficult to find a book at the right level with the information you want. As a culminating project the students make an "imaginary island". They use the book to create a "map" showing many different land and water forms. They get creative with the names...for example, Barbara's Bay or Awesome Archipelago.
I would find it hard to teach this part of geography without it!! It is an excellent resource.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024This book has been helpful for homeschooling. The definitions are not crazy long so it's easy for my kids to write on index cards. There's several words on each page and it also offers pictures which is always helpful.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2012We purchased this for our five year old son. We bought a few other geography items as well to supplement his education at home. This book is easy to understand and offers great illustrations to help explain the vocabulary word. You have words such as, Atoll, Ford, Palisade, River, Swamp, Tundra, and Waterfall. Each word has its own picture to make the explanations easy to digest. The text is short - about 2-3 sentences for each feature described. I would recommend this book as a nice geography picture book for children probably from about ages 4-8 (the book states from ages 7-10 but it seems geared towards younger children in my opinion). Happy learning!!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2016This is a great book for young kids who are interested in non-fiction, science or the outdoors. I would say that this is appropriate for grades 1st through 4th grade. The pictures are well done and the book includes a wide variety of geography terms, including archipelago, atoll, badland, butte, cape, continent, fjord, ford, geyser, glacier, gulch, highland, isthmus, key, marsh, mountain pass, ocean ridge, reef, sound, straight, swamp, tundra, and volcano. This is *not* an all-inclusive list.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for elementary school grades!This is a great book for young kids who are interested in non-fiction, science or the outdoors. I would say that this is appropriate for grades 1st through 4th grade. The pictures are well done and the book includes a wide variety of geography terms, including archipelago, atoll, badland, butte, cape, continent, fjord, ford, geyser, glacier, gulch, highland, isthmus, key, marsh, mountain pass, ocean ridge, reef, sound, straight, swamp, tundra, and volcano. This is *not* an all-inclusive list.
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2016
Images in this review - Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2021A must for the book shelf!! Easy to read and understand, the picture illustrations are a great plus!
- Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2013My 7 year old came home from school with a note he had written. He wrote the title and author's name on paper. His teacher had this book and he wanted to make a book similar to it out of paper. Great way to read, learn and be creative. Pictures are bright and colorful in this book. He likes this very much. I had rented this book from our local library and pictures were dull. He immediately asked me to make sure i bought him a book with bright pics. This book will be used for a long time.
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- bionicmaidenReviewed in India on November 18, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have!!
Ooh this is a fabulous book, excellent for introducing Geography to the 6 to 8 age group. Highly recommend!!
- HelenReviewed in Canada on September 29, 2013
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
We are using this for our homeschool, but I'd recommend it for anyone who wants to learn geography terms. It is a fantastic overview of terms, in an engaging format (particularly good, since this topic has the potential to be very dull). Very well done.
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tsukubamonteReviewed in Japan on March 1, 2013
5.0 out of 5 stars 楽しいです!
幼児に地形を教えるときにとてもカラフルでわかりやすく活用しています。こんな本がほしかったんです!