I Wish I Knew That: Geography: Cool Stuff You Need to Know

by James Doyle

Where on earth will you find a more exciting look at the world around us?Explore the world's continents, countries, and capital cities, and marvel at the planet's most extraordinary physical features-from the highest mountains to the deepest oceans-in a lighthearted mix of text, diagrams, maps, and amusing illustrations that will captivate children and encourage them to keep trekking. Divided into bite-size chunks, this book presents kids with a world of knowledge in the coolest ways possible and whirlwind tour of what planet Earth is made of and its position in the solar system.a look at the continents, with a listing of all the countries and their capital cities.forest fun facts and "tree-via."a chart of the world's largest deserts and the venomous animals that live there.an exciting journey across the ocean floor.Filled with hundreds of cool ways to remember the tallest, largest, l

Genres: Nonfiction

144 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2011

About the author

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I am extremely fortunate to have entered the world of writing for children. Originally, I started by writing wacky geography and science-based books, but have more recently moved into the world of fiction, and I especially want to help kids survive the impending zombie apocalypse! and train them in the ways of a superhero...Good Luck!

Reviews

[Kathleen Garber · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a part of a large series of books by Reader’s Digest. You can see all of the books below.

This is the perfect book for anyone who wants to either learn the basics of geography or relearn the basics. I loved geography as a kid and I still do. I enjoyed reading about mountains, volcanoes, biomes, oceans, earthquakes, atomosphere, reading maps, islands, continents and more.

The book is full of maps and drawings that make reading fun. The inside of the book has a spot to write names if you are gifting this book to someone. If a child/teen age 8+ you know loves geography, this would be a great gift.

However I certainly think adults can read it too. I did.

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I Wish I Knew That: Geography: Cool Stuff You Need to Know (Hardcover)
by James Doyle
i wish it was more detailed on some of the information. I was planning to use the information as a way to teach students more about geography.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not bad. Learned a few things despite it being a kids book

[Zeke · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had a of lot interesting facts that helped me become more into geography.

[Russell Sadowski]

Too heavy on the climate change stuff. Good quick read for anyone who wants it easlily explained the different terminology in earth sciences such as what makes a sea as oppose to an ocean or how big does an island need to be to be a content and stuff like that. Or if you are a trivia buff and want to know biggest, smallest, tallest of earth features.

[Hani Yahaya · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've always been fascinated by maps and stuffs. Plus, geography was my favourite subject when I was in my secondary school. Although this book is for young readers, but I guess it contains lots of informations and fascinating facts that will definitely make you amazed.

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great introduction to geography for young readers. It discusses many geographic terms and concepts. It is simple to read with some illustrations.