The Amazing Pop-Up Geography Book (Amazing Pop-Ups) [Hardcover]

Kate Petty (Author), Jennie Maizels (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Amazing Pop-Ups

From the top of Everest to the deepest point in the ocean, children will journey to some of the Earth's extraordinary spots in this fantastic companion to The Amazing Pop-Up Grammar Book and The Amazing Pop-Up Music Book. Between the covers of this book are pop-up mountains and volcanoes, lift-the-flap continents and countries, swirling storms, jittering earthquakes, and much, much more. There is even a pop-up globe for kids to twirl as they learn hundreds of fascinating facts about our special planet. Kate Petty and Jennie Maizels have created a unique series of books that take the terror out of difficult topics through an irresistible combination of quips, hints, exuberant illustrations, and ingenious paper mechanics.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Contrary to popular belief, the earth is not flat. Therefore it stands to reason that a geography book should pop up, spin, and reveal the world's secrets in all its three-dimensional glory. This truly Amazing Pop-Up book, virtually exploding with action and visual stimulation, is divided into eight main categories: "Our Place in Space," "Sunshine," "Continents and Oceans," "Rivers and Mountains," "Countries," "Disaster!," "Journey Time," and "Who Lives Here?" Each page is jam-packed with flaps to lift, wheels to dial, tabs to pull, and exciting pop-ups. There's even an expandable globe hanging on an elastic string, so readers can take a closer look at Earth as they learn more about its components. Scientific, political, and geographical information is presented in an easy-to-absorb, lighthearted way, so even the reluctant geographer will have no problem mastering the basics and much more. Silly characters named Sonny Sun, Eartha Earth, the Quizmaster (a walrus in a top hat), Disastrous Dan, Julian Journey, and Otis Ocean guide readers through the pages, and encourage everyone to take good care of the world. This lively book is a terrific companion to Kate Petty and Jennie Maizels's other Amazing Pop-Up books: The Amazing Pop-Up Multiplication Book, The Amazing Pop-Up Grammar Book, and The Amazing Pop-Up Music Book. Death-defying paper mechanics and truly fascinating information about the universe ensure a happy surprise for children who've wondered if there isn't anything more to geography. (Ages 6 to 10) --Emilie Coulter

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A 2000 Parents' Choice® Gold Award Winner -- From Parents' Choice®

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 14 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile (September 4, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525464387
• ISBN-13: 978-0525464389
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 12 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,497 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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86 of 87 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hours of Fun!, March 17, 2002

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Christine "loves to read" (Setauket, NY, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Amazing Pop-Up Geography Book (Amazing Pop-Ups) (Hardcover)

I wasn't sure what to think when I purchased this book for my 8-year-old daughter. We homeschool and she already uses a formal geography textbook...besides, pop-up books are for babies, right? NOT this one! The pages are jammed packed with fun facts, mesmerizing illustrations and many, many little pop-ups that relate interesting facts in a fun, entertaining way. This is truly a kid-friendly book with an earthquake that actually "shakes", a volcano that 'explodes" mid-page, and a hurricane that spirals and whirls around! I especially like the 2-page layout of the world (titled "Countries") where you can find a famous pop-up landmark on the spot of several famous capital cities. This is a cool book that will keep your kids entertained for hours. I use it when I need a break bt feel guilty taking one! My kids don't even miss me. For earlier grades it can stand alone, for mid to upper grades it is a fantastic supplement. I would also suggest the Geography Songs Kit from Audio Memory, Inc. as a companion learning component to this book. Thanks to these resources, and a good atlas and globe, geography is my daughter's favorite subject!

5 Stars (easily). Enjoy -- and don't be afraid to admit that you actually did!!!

51 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Geography Made Fun, December 13, 2000

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Roz Levine - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Amazing Pop-Up Geography Book (Amazing Pop-Ups) (Hardcover)

Do you know what the deepest lake in the world is or where it's located? How about biggest island or the highest volcano? Do you know which country has the most people or where the Taj Mahal is located? It's easy to find out the answers to these questions and much, much more in The Amazing Pop-Up Geography Book. Kate Petty and Jennie Maizels have taken a subject considered dull and made it FUN! They've collected hundreds of interesting facts about our planet and the people that live here and put them in a hands-on book that's perfect for kids 8-12. From our place in the solar system to the continents and countries, from rivers, oceans, mountains and volcanoes, to hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and understanding time and distance, kids can lift flaps, turn wheels, pull tabs and watch the earth come alive in their hands. This is a wonderful three dimensional book that will keep your youngsters entertained and learning for hours at a time as they find out that our planet is a pretty interesting place.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Let's have fun with geography, October 8, 2000

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MArtin GErbershagen (somewhere in Germany) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Amazing Pop-Up Geography Book (Amazing Pop-Ups) (Hardcover)

Never seen such a lovely and informative book for kids about geography. As a new teacher I'm always interested in new and extraordinary books, workbooks and other kinds of materials. This book gives young & small kids geographical backgroundinformations which they'll never forget anymore.