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The New York Public Library Amazing World Geography: A Book of Answers for Kids
Follow the Ring of Fire from New Zealand to South America. Navigate the Blue Nile and walk the Great Wall of China. Meet the first person to reach the South Pole and witness the "Green Revolution" in India. Explore the people, landscapes, and languages of our fascinating planet and uncover the answers to all your questions about world geography . . .
How old is the earth? See page 8.
Can volcanoes form underwater? See page 14.
What are maquiladoras? See page 50.
Why are rain forests so important? See page 63.
Where and what are the Pillars of Hercules? See page 77.
Is the Red Sea really red? See page 88.
What languages are spoken in Africa? See page 112.
Do any plants or animals live in Antarctica? See page 133.
How old is the earth? See page 8.
Can volcanoes form underwater? See page 14.
What are maquiladoras? See page 50.
Why are rain forests so important? See page 63.
Where and what are the Pillars of Hercules? See page 77.
Is the Red Sea really red? See page 88.
What languages are spoken in Africa? See page 112.
Do any plants or animals live in Antarctica? See page 133.
180 pages, Paperback
First published February 10, 2002
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January 22, 2026
This book felt like time travel! Published in 2002, it was part of my sister’s required reading at home. I remember flipping through it as a child because I wanted to do everything my sister was doing. It’s funny to see what she highlighted (she sucked at highlighting in a straight line) timeless gems like “The world has 7 continents” (thank you for the emphasis, 10-year-old Tess!!!)
I forgot geography also includes human activity as it affects and is affected by the physical features of the earth, and I was pleasantly surprised by all these predictions! It estimated the world population would reach 8-11 billion by 2050. SPOILER ALERT! We’re in 2026 and already at 8 billion. If I compile too many of these fortune-teller moments, I will spiral (threat).
Not useful for modern geopolitics or current cultural/economic realities, but great for geographic thinking and historical perspective. Pure nostalgia! I’m keeping this forever.
I forgot geography also includes human activity as it affects and is affected by the physical features of the earth, and I was pleasantly surprised by all these predictions! It estimated the world population would reach 8-11 billion by 2050. SPOILER ALERT! We’re in 2026 and already at 8 billion. If I compile too many of these fortune-teller moments, I will spiral (threat).
Not useful for modern geopolitics or current cultural/economic realities, but great for geographic thinking and historical perspective. Pure nostalgia! I’m keeping this forever.
December 11, 2018
This is a fine factual book about places in the world. It's really just a book with locations and facts. It has some simple black and white maps and draws, although it is primary text.
It was written in 2002. Today, kids can get this information easily on the internet in a more interactive, colorful manner. I suspect this book would not be a go-to resource in a modern classroom.
It was written in 2002. Today, kids can get this information easily on the internet in a more interactive, colorful manner. I suspect this book would not be a go-to resource in a modern classroom.
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December 11, 2025I love this book. It is particulalry interesting to see what has changed in teh world over time (number of countries, number of people, maps, languages, ....)
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