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From discovering why every map is distorted to why Rhode Island is called an island even though it's not, this comprehensive reference simplifies geography in an approachable question-and-answer format. All aspects of the discipline are covered, including physical, economic, political, and cultural geography. Questions answered include Who carved Mount Rushmore? What is the average life expectancy in Japan? and What were the seven wonders of the ancient...

Answers questions about such marvels as the Pyramids, Taj Mahal, Grand Canyon, and Stonehenge, describing how they were made and what makes them great. An activities section is included.

"For landmarks and landforms to be considered "world wonders," they must be truly astonishing in some way. The remarkable places featured in this spectacular volume will astound and amaze readers as they learn about them through fun fact boxes and carefully chosen photographs and illustrations. The 100 featured facts take readers on a time-traveling tour around the globe to ancient India, the Roman empire, modern-day Australia, Niagara Falls, and...

Presents unusual facts about each state, as well as quizzes and puzzles about the United States.

Presents facts about each state with cartoon-style illustrations to serve as memory aids for the state capitals and quizzes to reinforce information.

Author Eric Weiner sets off around the globe and back through history to examine how creative genius flouishes in specific places at specific times, hoping to nourish a culture of cretivity in his own home.

New islands are under construction or emerging because of climate change. Eccentric enclaves and fantastic utopian experiments are multiplying. Once-secret fantasy gardens are cracking open their doors to outsiders. Our world is becoming stranger by the day-and Alastair Bonnett observes and captures every fascinating change. In Beyond the Map, Bonnett presents stories of the worlds most extraordinary spaces-many unmarked on any official map-all of...

800 panels each containing an illustration and ten key facts, star facts, and news flashes.