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A Child's Introduction to the World: Geography, Cultures, and People - From the Grand Canyon to the Great Wall of China [Hardcover]

Heather Alexander , Meredith Hamilton
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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May 26, 2010 9 and up
This latest volume in Black Dog's bestselling, award-winning series for kids explores the countries, terrains, and cultures of our fascinating planet

Readers ages 9 to 12 will travel around the globe, from Greenland to Tasmania, learning the locations and characteristics of continents, countries, and states and provinces in this lively introduction to our world. Starting with the basics—hemispheres, latitude and longitude, continental drift, map notation, landforms, population density, and more—the book gives kids a solid foundation to begin exploring world geography. Each section profiles a different continent, including climates and biomes (tundra, grasslands, etc.), mountain ranges and bodies of water, people and cultures, governments and industries, wildlife, and much more. And sidebars throughout offer biographies of explorers, fun facts, and projects kids can do with parents or on their own.   The book also includes a pop-up paper globe and reusable stickers.

With 150 charming, original watercolor illustrations, A Child's Introduction to the World is an entertaining and comprehensive overview of our fascinating planet.

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About the Author

Heather Alexander has written several books for children and young adults.  She previously served as vice president and editorial director at Parachute Press, where she edited four young-adult series, three middle-grade series, and several nonfiction titles.  She lives in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

Meredith Hamilton is a former art director at Newsweek and Time and the illustrator of all the books in Black Dog & Leventhal's "Child's Introduction To" series.  She lives in New York City.

Product Details

  • Age Range: 9 and up
  • Hardcover: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers (May 26, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1579128327
  • ISBN-13: 978-1579128326
  • Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 9.9 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,299 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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4.3 out of 5 stars
Adults will learn a lot, too, as I did! Joy Casey  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
It is a good resource and he uses it for his homework often. KA  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A very fun read-aloud October 5, 2010
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We are using this book for the Geography component of our homeschool--my 6 year old loves it. The reading level is over her head at the moment, but by reading it together [and doing the experiments as well] we are bringing geography to life. Where was this book when I was a kid? Sigh...
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"A Child's Introduction to the World: Geography, Cultures, and People - From the Grand Canyon to the Great Wall of China" is a treasure trove of explorations of world geography and culture, complete with engaging illustrations, activities, and even a build-it-yourself paper globe with reusable stickers to help kids imagine and find the places they are studying on the globe map. Written by an award-winning, globe-trotting author, "A Child's Introduction to the World" is divided into two parts. Part One: Where Am I? teaches young explorers basic facts of geography and map-reading skills, and why any of this information is important as well as interesting. In addition to earth's global nature and history, there are detailed illustrations and cool factoid infobytes and always important, notes on human history and cultures. Part two: Welcome to the World his sections on the continents, North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica and the Arctic regions. Each section is subdivided with more specific information about different areas of the continent. Additional resources and knowledge centers are listed at the end in Read More About It. "A Child's Introduction to the World" is a one volume invitation to wonder at the myriad diversity of geographies and cultures in the world for children grades 4-8 (roughly estimated).
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book! December 19, 2010
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I could barely put it down. It is an absolutely wonderful book on geography--very interesting. Adults will learn a lot, too, as I did! What a marvelous writer and illustrator! What a great contribution to children (and adults)!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars Would be great if accurate
I loved the way the book was displayed for children but, unfortunately, I found mistakes in the first few pages.
Published 15 days ago by Kathleen Hull
3.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Typos
Intersesting book. Very colorful and, I believe, perfect for children of many ages. But the proofreader should be fired as I found numerous typos I was almost embarassed to let... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jennifer Duffy
5.0 out of 5 stars all smiles
Our 9 year old grandson is enjoying the book. It is a good resource and he uses it for his homework often.
Published 3 months ago by KA
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative and easy to understand book
What a great starter book to give childeren some basic knowledge. I think I learned a few things as well.
Published 3 months ago by serena andrews
4.0 out of 5 stars Innovative approach
This was purchased for immigrant children to help with their knowledge of the world and their English. Great book. I recommend it.
Published 3 months ago by Marilyn C Fortin
5.0 out of 5 stars Child's knowledge of the world
Though only looking briefly at this book, which I purchased through Amazon and which was a gift, I felt it was thorough and well written. Read more
Published 15 months ago by A. Ambrosio
3.0 out of 5 stars Good book but the 'fun stickers' are all dried up and unuasble
I really loved the book and my 8 yr old could not put it down. He loves it!
Now I gave it 3 stars because a big reason for buying this book was the pop-up globe and the... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Faiz
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