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Usborne Geography Encyclopedia with World Atlas
This 400-page paperback text from Usborne is a fantastic reference guide that provides an extensive overview of world geography. First, you get a general overview of planet Earth. Next, more detailed sections cover the geographical phenomena of earthquakes, volcanoes, oceans, weather, climate, and world ecosystems. The people and cultures of the world (North America, South America, Australasia and Oceania, Asia, Europe, and Africa) are then extensively discussed, followed by an Atlas of the World portion of the book comprised of various maps (60 total) of all seven continents. The text concludes with a Fact File section that provides a medley of information on topics including but not limited to geographers and scientists, world records, time zones, constellations, and types of government.
To take advantage of the interactive component of this book, visit the hundreds of websites recommended throughout the text. These sites were chosen to provide further information about people and places of the world and are reviewed and updated on a regular basis to ensure subject appropriateness and working order. Although it is “internet-linked,” the Encyclopedia of World Geography is a complete book that can be used on its own. ~ Enh
Customer Review
Lora P. from coastal NC wrote the following on 02/23/2011:
Having used the Usborne Internet Linked History Encyclopedia for some time, I had high hopes for the Internet Linked Geography Encyclopedia. Usborne did not disappoint. The book is filled with colorful illustrations and valuable information covering everything from soil to weather to regions and peoples of the world to individual countries. An excellent resource on its own, the additional internet links make it invaluable. Although Usborne pre-screens the links, I always check the ones I want my children to use and have found them to be interesting and informative. My only complaint, and it is a minor one, is that the Rainbow Resource description says the book is hardcover, but the copy I received is softcover. The book is still well worth the price! Once again, a hit for Usborne.
