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Geography Starts Here
2 Reviews
(4)
K-3
Geography Starts Here series.
This very simple introduction to navigating around maps covers topics such as compass directions and the use of scales and contour lines. Double-page spreads include a brief text accompanied by captioned color photos and diagrams. In an unfortunate error, a figure of the globe incorrectly labels the Greenwich Meridian as a line of latitude and the equator as the central line of longitude. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Daniel Brabander
(4)
K-3
Geography Starts Here series.
This simply written introduction defines various types of environments and identifies the natural resources that support them. Illustrated with sometimes dark color photographs, the book stresses the importance of keeping the air and water clean, but the overall focus is superficial. A "facts and figures" page is appended. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
2 reviews
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