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Books in Rookie Read-About Geography series

  • The Nile River

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2000)
    Introduces the world's longest river, describing its origin, tributaries, animal life, and the different countries through which it flows
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  • Types of Maps

    Mary Dodson Wade

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2003)
    An introduction to different types of maps and how they are used, including those that show how to get to a place and those that show what you will find when you arrive.Emergent readers (Ages 6-7) can expand their horizons and take off on adventures to cities, nations, waterways, and habitats around the world or right in their own backyard through this easy-to-read, nonfiction series.
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  • Australia

    Allan Fowler

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2001)
    An introduction to the continent of Australia, its geographical features, people, and animals.
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  • We Need Directions!

    Sarah De Capua

    Paperback (Children's Press, Aug. 1, 2002)
    An introduction to the cardinal directions and how to find them using a compass, the Sun, and a map.Emergent readers (Ages 6-7) can expand their horizons and take off on adventures to cities, nations, waterways, and habitats around the world or right in their own backyard through this easy-to-read, nonfiction series.
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  • The Four Oceans

    Wil Mara

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Emergent readers can expand their horizons and take off on adventures to cities, nations, waterways, and habitats around the world or right in their own backyard through this easy-to-read, nonfiction series.
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  • Looking at Maps and Globes

    Carmen Bredeson

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 15, 2002)
    This introductory book describes maps and globes, including the map legend, map scale, directions, equator, and North and South Poles.
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  • Antarctica

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Nov. 1, 2001)
    An introduction to the continent of Antarctica, its geographical features, visitors, and animals.
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  • Great Lakes

    Kimberly Valzania

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2004)
    A brief introduction to the Great Lakes, describing how they were formed, the plants and animals found there, how people use the Great Lakes, and efforts to keep them clean.
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  • Latitude and Longitude

    Rebecca Aberg

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Introduces how lines of latitude and longitude are used on maps and globes, and includes an explanation of the equator, prime meridian, and more.
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  • Living in a Desert

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Discusses people who live in desert areas of the world and how it affects their lives.
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  • Australia

    Rebecca Hirsch

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 7, 2012)
    An introcuction to Australia, focusing on its geographical features, people and native animalsRookie Read-About: Continents series gives the youngest reader (Ages 3-6) an introduction to the components that make each continent distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each continents' geography, history, and wildlife.
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  • Living on Farms

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 16, 2000)
    An introduction to the history, animals, machines, products, and importance of farms.Emergent readers (Ages 6-7) can expand their horizons and take off on adventures to cities, nations, waterways, and habitats around the world or right in their own backyard through this easy-to-read, nonfiction series.
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