Books with title Philippines

• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Travel MapThe Philippines, an archipelago of over 7,000 islands in southeast Asia, offer an extraordinary fusion of cultures and rich biodiversity. National Geographic's Philippines Adventure Map provides global travelers with the perfect combination of detail and perspective in a highly functional travel tool. Each of the three principal geographic divisions of the country ? Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao ? are detailed. The front side of the print map shows Luzon and includes an inset of the Batanes province. The Visayan Islands, Mindanao, and an inset of the province of Tawi-Tawi are shown on the reverse side.Cities and towns are easy to find with the map's helpful index. Highways and major roads as well as minor and secondary roads are clearly designated and include distance in kilometers so travelers can easily plan their best route. National parks and reserves, World Heritage sites, hot springs, beaches, points of interest, and areas for surfing and diving are indicated so travelers can take advantage of the Philippines' many natural attractions and activities. The locations of airports, airfields, railroads, and ferry routes take the guesswork out of travel around the islands.Every Adventure Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough — capable of withstanding the rigors of international travel.Map Scale = 1:1,300,000Sheet Size = 37.75" x 25.5"Folded Size = 4.25" x 9.25"

Pack your bags! We’re headed to the Philippines. On this whirlwind tour, you’ll learn all about the country’s landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll explore Philippine cities, rice fields, tropical rain forests, steep mountains, and sandy beaches. We’ll also find out what foods people eat and celebrate San Isidro Day. A special section introduces the Philippine’s capital, languages, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world.

An archipelago of over 7,100 islands in Southeast Asia, the Philippines sits near the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area often affected by earthquakes and volcanoes. With a long coastline and many rain forests, the country contains a variety of plant and animal life. Children will find out what else makes the Philippines unique in this informative title!