"Simple text and colorful photos present record-breaking facts featuring geography topics"--Provided by publisher.

Detailed photos and full-color maps help take readers on a fascinating visual journey through South America! This book's appealing format highlights the facts about the human and physical geography of the continent. Readers will put their analytical skills to use to interpret different types of maps as sources of information, from physical maps that show the region's landmarks to political maps that teach about the region's countries to interesting...

"The book covers New Zealand's geography, capital and largest cities, popular sports, and its famous landmarks"--Provided by publisher.

The Nile River was crucial to the growth of Egyptian civilization. Maps help illustrate the contrast between river and desert, and engaging text explains how geography influenced Egypt's settlement and migration patterns and even its religion. This book addresses people's relationship to their environment, a key social-studies concept.

"Discusses notable landforms in the United States"--

Introduces the continent of Asia, looking at its geography, plant and animal life, weather, and settlement by humans.

Briefly describes the geography of the Misssissippi River, along with some history of the transportation and commerce associated with the river.