The geography of the earth

The geography of the earth

Susan Brooks

Book - 1996

Presents an overview of basic geology, explains how the earth was formed, and discusses geographical features of the continents.

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Subjects
Physical geography > Juvenile literature.
Geography > Juvenile literature.
Geology > Juvenile literature.
Published
New York : Oxford University Press [1996], c1991.
Language
English
Main Author
Susan Brooks (-)
Item Description
"Originally published by Horus Editions ... London"--T.p. verso.
Physical Description
64 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 29 cm
Bibliography
Includes index.
ISBN
9780195212327
Contents unavailable.
Review by Booklist Review

Gr. 4^-6. A geography book in the broadest sense, this large-format volume also offers many little chunks of science, including geology, meteorology, botany, and zoology. After a general discussion of "the earth machine" (water cycle, rock cycle, oceans), each chapter focuses on one of the seven continents. Large maps and smaller full-color pictures brighten the pages. Occasionally, the many fast facts boxes and their accompanying illustrations crowd out the main text. Despite the lack of depth in coverage, teachers may find this colorful book useful as supplemental material in the classroom. --Carolyn Phelan

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Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 6-9‘This broad overview of Earth's geology and physical geography is a frustrating jumble. The pages are crammed full of colorful drawings and photographs, diagrams, blocks of text in different typefaces, and lengthy captions. A large illustration is usually placed in the center of each double-page spread and often details are lost in the gutter. The text uses technical vocabulary and the information that is conveyed is so sketchy that it could be misleading. Some statements, though correct, leave readers wishing for more and/or better descriptions. Each chapter begins with a physical map showing the various elevations, but it has no political labels to correspond with the places mentioned in the text. The three-page index is inconsistent in the type of material and terms included. Pass on this one.‘Eldon Younce, Harper Elementary School, KS (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Review by Horn Book Review

This presentation of plants, animals, and landforms of the natural world begins with an overview of Earth and atmospheric processes, followed by segments on each of the continents. Important animals and land formations on each continent are packed into the busy pages. The illustrations are adequate, but the text suffers from oversimplification and is poorly worded. Glos., ind. From HORN BOOK 1996, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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