Geography

A Visual Encyclopedia

Author DK
Learn all about geography on planet Earth in this jam-packed visual encyclopedia for children.

Get to know the processes that shape our world through amazing facts and colorful diagrams in this fully updated edition of the popular Geography A Children’s Encyclopedia.

This encyclopedia for children aged 9-12 is full of beautiful pictures that bring the natural world to life and show Earth’s most amazing features. Each concept is broken down clearly, with colorful diagrams describing geological processes, while the water cycle and the structure of a rainforest canopy are fully explained.

This geography book for kids offers:
  • All aspects of physical and human geography explained clearly with the help of maps and country factfiles.
  • A refreshed and updated edition, including a new design and the latest facts and stats on the subject.
  • An essential reference for children, looking at the latest topics like the effects of climate change.

Learn about the processes that shape our world, from ice ages to global warming, earthquakes to tsunamis, and explore the wonders of the natural world, from the peak of Mount Everest to the very bottom of the Mariana Trench.

Children can carry the world wherever they go, from the deserts of Africa to the low countries of Europe, the lush forests of Brazil to the coral reefs of Indonesia and Australia. This encyclopedia expands horizons and is a fantastic resource for children interested in geography, geology, environmental science, and sociology.

Explore the series!

Globally, the Children’s Encyclopedia series has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide. Uncover the marvels of our world with Science, explore the deep blue with Ocean, discover our solar system and beyond with Space, understand anatomy with Human Body, and get to grips with world-famous sculptures with Art.

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK
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Learn all about geography on planet Earth in this jam-packed visual encyclopedia for children.

Get to know the processes that shape our world through amazing facts and colorful diagrams in this fully updated edition of the popular Geography A Children’s Encyclopedia.

This encyclopedia for children aged 9-12 is full of beautiful pictures that bring the natural world to life and show Earth’s most amazing features. Each concept is broken down clearly, with colorful diagrams describing geological processes, while the water cycle and the structure of a rainforest canopy are fully explained.

This geography book for kids offers:
  • All aspects of physical and human geography explained clearly with the help of maps and country factfiles.
  • A refreshed and updated edition, including a new design and the latest facts and stats on the subject.
  • An essential reference for children, looking at the latest topics like the effects of climate change.

Learn about the processes that shape our world, from ice ages to global warming, earthquakes to tsunamis, and explore the wonders of the natural world, from the peak of Mount Everest to the very bottom of the Mariana Trench.

Children can carry the world wherever they go, from the deserts of Africa to the low countries of Europe, the lush forests of Brazil to the coral reefs of Indonesia and Australia. This encyclopedia expands horizons and is a fantastic resource for children interested in geography, geology, environmental science, and sociology.

Explore the series!

Globally, the Children’s Encyclopedia series has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide. Uncover the marvels of our world with Science, explore the deep blue with Ocean, discover our solar system and beyond with Space, understand anatomy with Human Body, and get to grips with world-famous sculptures with Art.

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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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