Reader's Digest Children's Atlas Of The World GLB: Clifford Roberts, Augusta National, and Golf's Most Prestigious Tournament |  | Author: Weldon Owen
Publisher: Reader's Digest
Category: Book
List Price: $26.99
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 2926546
Media: Hardcover
Edition: Revised
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 128
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.9
Dimensions (in): 13.7 x 10.8 x 0.7
ISBN: 1575843781
Dewey Decimal Number: 912
EAN: 9781575843780
ASIN: 1575843781
Publication Date: June 1, 2000
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Condition: Brand new book - May have a remainder mark. MISSING DUST COVER
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In the 19th century, as a hoax, the Welsh village Llanfairpwllgwyngyll lengthened its name to Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. The rocks at the bottom of the Grand Canyon are more than two billion years old. The Himalayas were once under the sea--fossilized seashells have been found on many Himalayan peaks. The Great Wall of China is so large, astronauts can see it from space. The world is a fascinating place. There's no excuse for young readers to be bored by geography and history, especially when this glorious resource is at hand. The Children's Atlas of the World, updated for the new millennium, is chock-full of amazing facts, colorful maps--physical and political, hands-on projects, "Look Again" activities, features, locator globes, over 3,000 illustrations, records, charts, and so much more. Divided into continents, each section of the atlas explores a different part of the world, providing information on the people, wildlife, landscape, politics, culture, and more. The "World Fact File" gives information at a glance about all the world's countries and territories. Children will easily spend hours poring over the reader-friendly atlas, discovering the many wonders of the world. An excellent resource for school projects. Broadening your horizons? Check out the companion volume: The Reader's Digest Children's Atlas of the Universe (Ages 8 to 12) --Emilie Coulter
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The Reader's Digest
Children's Atlas of the World
The new standard in children's reference books Where can you find the world's largest flower? Where would you find a mouse that sings? Where can you find a tomb guarded by 6,000 warriors? Why is this frog dangerous? Which style of music and dance began in Argentina?
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| Customer Reviews:
Great Atlas January 25, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm 8 and I love this book. We have it in my class and it's my favorite book in school.
My son first saw an older edition of the Atlas at a relative's house.... August 2, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
As soon as we got home, I ordered the newest version for my son. He is 11 and very much into maps and geography. I don't understand the review from the School Journal that called this book "superficial." My son pours over the facts, pictures, and maps. Yes, it is a "pretty" book but it is also filled with much information for children. The Maps and Mapmaking sections were of particular interest to my son. We are planning to try a few of the projects as part of our homeschool this coming school year. All in all, this a good addition to a child's own library!
From a Mom who knows. November 8, 2001
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
My son (5 years old) loves this book. He likes for me to show him where on the maps we are and where we have been. He also likes to know where his extended family is located. (You have to love anything you can "sneak" some education in on.) It has excellent illustrations and interesting facts that will make this an enjoyable book for many years to come as my kids develope and expand their understanding capabilities.
Much, much more than maps! August 7, 2000
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
Don't be fooled by the word "atlas" - this lovely children's book contains much more than just maps! Facts, figures, "fun" information connected to the part of the world you are perusing. Beautifully illustrated, extremely readable. Interesting even for the adults in this family. Its oversized (coffee-table) dimensions make you want to plop down on the floor with the book spread out before you, and just look for an hour or so. Or you can simply turn to the area of the world that you're interested in (or doing a school report on) and get a few quick facts.
Share the world with your children! March 12, 2000
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
This book is excellent for teaching your children geography and world culture. It is very reader friendly and extremely interesting. It touches on all parts of the world with the most relevant information. We bought it for our 6 year old son for Christmas and now find it to be a fabulous birthday gift for other children. Unlike a toy that gets played with for a month and then thrown into the toy box graveyard, this book will be a favorite for many years both as general interest reading and as a reference for school projects. Don't miss this one...at a great price too!
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