{"product_id":"janice-vancleaves-geography-for-every-kid-isbn-9780471598411","title":"Janice VanCleave's Geography for Every Kid","description":"How can you make a map out of clay? What is a compass rose? How do scientists track hurricanes? How has the world's population changed? Now you can discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about geography. In \u003ci\u003eGeography for Every Kid\u003c\/i\u003e you'll learn about legends, scales, grip maps, topographic maps, latitude and longitude, and much more! You'll create a map of your very own neighborhood park, make an enlarged picture using a grid, and even map a simulated ocean floor using just a string and a washer. Each of the activities is broken down into its purpose, a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and an easy to understand explanation. Every activity has been pretested and can be performed safely and inexpensively in the classroom or at home. Also available in this series from Janice VanCleave:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAstronomy for Every Kid\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBiology for Every Kid\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChemistry for Every Kid\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDinosaurs for Every Kid\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEarth Science for Every Kid\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeometry for Every Kid\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Human Body for Every Kid\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMath for Every Kid\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhysics for Every Kid\u003c\/i\u003e The Earth in Space.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The History of Mapmaking.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Explorers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Global Addresses.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Mapping a Sphere: The Earth.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Using a Map Scale.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Finding Places.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Legends.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Variation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Compass Rose.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Mapping the Ocean Floor.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Contour Mapping.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Hurricane Tracking.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Seasons.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Time Zones.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Atmospheric Circulation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Water and Climate.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Climate Regions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Waters and Lands of the Earth.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e People, Population, and Location.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index. JANICE VanCleave is a former school science teacher and a captivating presenter at museums, schools, and bookstores nationwide. She is the author of more than twenty other science books for children.  Janice VanCleave’s Geography for Every Kid When learning science means doing science, learning becomes an adventure! Acclaim for Janice VanCleave books: \"A super collection of easy biology experiments …A worthwhile purchase.\" —Kirkus Reviews on Biology for Every Kid \"An entertaining, educational, and nonthreatening aid to understanding earth science.\" —School Library Journal on Earth Science for Every Kid \"Excellent in value compared to other, similar titles. Many early-grade school parents should consider it for their children, as should teachers as a resource for classroom activities.\" —Science Books \u0026amp; Films on Chemistry for Every Kid Also available in this series from Janice VanCleave: Astronomy for Every Kid Biology for Every Kid Chemistry for Every Kid Dinosaurs for Every Kid Earth Science for Every Kid Geometry for Every Kid The Human Body for Every Kid Math for Every Kid Physics for Every Kid How can you make a map out of clay? What is a compass rose? How do scientists track hurricanes? How has the world’s population changed? Now kids can discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about geography. Packed with illustrations, Geography for Every Kid uses simple problems and activities to teach kids ages 8 through 12 about legends, scales, grid maps, topographic maps, latitude and longitude, and much more! Kids will learn about geography the fun way by creating a map of their very own neighborhood park, making an enlarged picture using a grid, and even mapping a simulated ocean floor using just a string and a washer. Each of the activities is broken down into its purpose, a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and an explanation that kids can understand. Every project has been pretested and can be performed safely and inexpensively in the classroom or at home. How can you make a map out of clay? \u003cp\u003eWhat is a compass rose?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow do scientists track hurricanes?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow has the world's population changed?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow kids can discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about geography. Packed with illustrations, Geography for Every Kid uses simple problems and activities to teach kids ages 8 through 12 about legends, scales, grid maps, topographic maps, latitude and longitude, and much more!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKids will learn about geography the fun way by creating a map of their very own neighborhood park, making an enlarged picture using a grid, and even mapping a simulated ocean floor using just a string and a washer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach of the activities is broken down into its purpose, a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and an explanation that kids can understand. Every project has been pretested and can be performed safely and inexpensively in the classroom or at home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen learning science means doing science, learning becomes an adventure!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcclaim for Janice VanCleave books:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A super collection of easy biology experiments ... A worthwhile purchase.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews on Biology for Every Kid\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An entertaining, educational, and nonthreatening aid to understanding earth science.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal on Earth Science for Every Kid\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Excellent in value compared to other, similar titles. Many early-grade school parents should consider it for their children, as should teachers as a resource for classroom activities.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience Books \u0026amp; Films on Chemistry for Every Kid\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlso available in this series from Janice VanCleave:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eASTRONOMY FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBIOLOGY FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCHEMISTRY FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDINOSAURS FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEARTH SCIENCE FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGEOMETRY FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTHE HUMAN BODY FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMATH FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePHYSICS FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989487141093,"sku":"NP9780471598411","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471598411.jpg?v=1761784300","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/janice-vancleaves-geography-for-every-kid-isbn-9780471598411","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}