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Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography > Atlases > General
Utterly Amazing Earth is a jaw-dropping pop-up book packed with
fascinating facts about our amazing planet. Go deep below the
Earth's crust to discover earthshattering facts. From volcanoes to
earthquakes, the water cycle to seasons, this beautiful pop-up book
brings to life amazing phenomena with brilliant paper tricks. Learn
how rocks are made and shaped, and what causes the seasons. With
pop-ups, activities to try at home and bitesized mind-blowing facts
Utterly Amazing Earth is perfect for any child, aged over 6,
obsessed with volcanoes, earthquakes and the Earth.
A completely new atlas based on the most up-to-date data available.
Features: thorough coverage of curricula meets all learners needs
in Senior Phase and FET Geography classes; exceptionally clear
maps, text, and layout make all the data easy to read and
interpret; brand-new South Africa maps show all the latest place
names and changed provincial boundaries; map skills are explained
with clear examples, enabling learners to use the atlas with ease
and confidence; over 50 photographs and satellite images enhance
and clarify the maps; outstanding wall maps for your classroom;
coverage of topical issues such as climate change globalization,
HIV/Aids and the worlds top tourist destinations ensure that
geography is kept interesting and relevant; a fascinating six page
data section gives the population and statistics for economics and
quality of life (or development) in 170 countries; based on careful
research with teachers to provide the maps and data that learners
really need; the teacher's resource books and workbooks provide
support for teaching and assessment plus activity pages which can
photocopied to save you time and give learners exam practice.
Take a peek inside the beautiful and absorbing world of birds with
this lavishly illustrated children's bird atlas. From the Amazon
Rainforest to the Arctic, this fully-fledged bird guide will take
you on a guided tour, continent by continent, to meet some of the
most spectacular birds in the world! Inside the pages of this
children's atlas, you'll discover: - A visual guide to the birds
around the world, their habitats, geography, and climate with
exquisite, hand-drawn illustrations and maps from Richard Orr. -
The different countries and continents of the world and the birds
that live there - Why some species are endangered and what can be
done to protect them. - Fascinating facts about birds including:
why flamingos are pink, which bird can sprint faster than a horse,
and how the booby got its name. Get ready to journey through
different biomes, like rivers and desserts, to discover fun facts
about birds that will fascinate and inspire every budding
ornithologist. Packed with hundreds of life-like illustrations,
this educational book is a pictorial guide to the birds of the
world. It showcases birds from every continent as you've never seen
before with detailed maps pinpointing where different species of
birds can be found. See magnificent snowy owls in the Arctic, tiny
three-wattled bellbirds in the Caribbean, and towering ostriches in
Africa. A Truly Breathtaking Celebration of Birdlife The Bird Atlas
is arranged in order of continent - Europe, Asia, Africa,
Australasia, North America, South America, and Antarctica. Every
continent is introduced with an overview of the ecology, climate,
and landscape, and the typical and incredible birds that live
there. This children's bird book is the perfect introduction to our
feathered friends and makes a great gift for the new generation of
birdwatchers. More from DK Books: Don't miss out on more
fascinating atlases! After exploring the world of birds in The Bird
Atlas, your child can move on to The Body Atlas to discover the
inner workings of the human body. Next up is The Animal Atlas that
takes children on a tour to meet the animals of the world.
This is a lively and informative pictorial atlas for young readers,
providing an action-packed and entertaining guide to the
fascinating world in which we live. It includes highly illustrated
maps of continents and countries that cover the entire planet, from
Europe and the Americas to the North and South Poles. 'Did You
Know' panels reveal interesting facts about people and places,
local culture and inventions, physical features, famous buildings
and landmarks, and wild animals and plant life. It includes simple
explanations of how to read maps, how their keys work, and
understanding the compass points. You can take a trip around the
world without even leaving your home or classroom. You can spot the
Statue of Liberty in New York. You can find out which is the
smallest country on Earth. You can learn what is so special about
the Dead Sea. It also includes fact boxes and illustrated symbols
that tell you all you need to know.
The Platinum High School Atlas Teacher's Guide provides valuable
insight into how to use an Atlas in the classroom. It can be used
in conjunction with the Platinum High School Atlas, which is
completely CAPS aligned. The Platinum High School range of products
are valuable learning and teaching resources for use across a
number of subjects. The Platinum High School Atlas Teacher's Guide
provides: Topics on how to integrate Atlas usage in the classroom
across multiple subjects and grades.; Teaching guidelines that take
the teacher step-by-step through a lesson.; Activities for the
learners.; Fully worked answers to the activities.; Photocopiable
worksheets for the learners; and Fully worked answers for each
worksheet.
With Jedi Master Yoda as your guide, visit the incredible planets
of a brick-built galaxy far, far away. Take a tour of 25
fascinating worlds, from desert planet Tatooine to remote ice world
Hoth. Head off the familiar tourist track to Crait, or explore
Yoda's own swamp hideout on Dagobah. Discover the must sees. Check
out reviews and what to pack. Find out who you might bump into
along the way! The exclusive Yoda minifigure comes with four
accessories - a staff, a backpack, a camera, and a map of the
galaxy - everything Yoda needs for his adventures! (c)2021 The LEGO
Group. (c) & (TM) 2021 Lucasfilm Ltd.
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