Travel Geography

In the works for more than twenty years, Interstate 69 has been both eagerly anticipated as an economic godsend and the center of a firestorm of protests by local environmentalists, farmers, ranchers, anarchists, and others who question both the wisdom of building more highways and the merits of globalization. Part history, part travelogue, Interstate 69 chronicles the last great highway project in America, introducing the people who have worked tirelessly to build it or stop it from being built, and the many places it would change forever.

Con una población de alrededor de 7,59 millones de habitantes, la mayoría de los cuales son judíos, Israel es el único Estado judío del mundo. Desde su fundación en 1948, las fronteras de Israel e incluso el derecho a existir del propio Estado, han estado sujeto a controversias, especialmente entre sus vecinos árabes.

Netting the Sun offers a carefully crafted diversity of natural and human stories from a landscape seemingly empty and forlorn to passing casual travelers. This surprising interpretation of south central Oregon's botany, geology, wildlife, ethnography, and history reveals what a truly special place the high desert is.

All Across China provides a tour of China's 34 provinces, municipalities, and other regions. Using the mnemonic devices of clever rhymes and naming characters after the provincial capitals, All Across China also includes endless fun facts to answer many questions. China is the world's fourth largest country and, with over a billion people, has the largest population. It is full of breathtaking mountains and rivers, fascinating animals and crops, and many different cultures and languages.

Bambini, scopriamo con Raffaello, il criceto viaggiatore, i luoghi più caratteristici e suggestivi d'Italia...

Would you like to take a family vacation to a place that you have never been to before? With Kids on Earth, you can travel around the world, going to new places and learning all about the culture, cuisine, animals, plants, and so much more!

In After the Dance, one of Haiti’s most renowned daughters returns to her homeland, taking readers on a stunning, exquisitely rendered journey beyond the hedonistic surface of Carnival and into its deep heart. Edwidge Danticat had long been scared off from Carnival by a loved one, who spun...

Von Lava bis Magma - Kokosnuss im Vulkanfieber Von ihrem Baumhaus aus beobachten Kokosnuss, Oskar und Matilda, dass der »Gugelhupf«, der Vulkan der Dracheninsel, verstärkt Asche und Gesteinsbrocken spuckt. Gut, dass die Vulkanologin Dotti vom Planeten Öxi gerade zu Besuch ist und den Freunden Fragen beantworten kann.

All Across Europe is a mnemonic-filled learning and teaching tool geared first and foremost toward helping children learn capitals and locations of European countries in a fun and entertaining way. Additional facts, including agricultural and industrial products, are also provided to enrich the child's learning experience.

In this beautifully written story, Travel Abroad: The Adventures of Prissy and Missy, the second edition in an exciting series of powerful, endearing, and meaningful experiences, Prissy and Missy are traveling on holiday to five European countries, including France, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Great Britain. This dynamic story is filled with fun, amazement, and historic excitement. People all over the world are falling in love with The Adventures of Prissy and Missy series!

Originally published in the hopes of children understanding their place in the world better, both in a geographic and global sense, these stories by Post foreign correspondents feature the real-life stories of kids all over the world. From Yuki who rides a subway train to school every day in Tokyo to Sayeed who guides tourists on camel rides in Egypt, these children's stories carry the underlying message that in the eyes of our children, there is far more that unites us than divides us.

In this revolutionary new audiobook, you have a partner for your memorization practice without having to find someone to quiz you. Like verbal flashcards, US Geography Quiz: 50 States and Their Capitals is here to be the partner to your study session, reading off questions to help you memorize the capitals, or quiz yourself for trivia. By asking both the state and having you respond with the capital, as well as asking the capital and having you respond with the state, you'll know the answers to your upcoming quiz, test, or trivia night backwards and forwards.

From the critically acclaimed bestselling author of Bee Season comes a travelogue through the magical and historic city of Prague - a city of vast beauty and wonderfully intimate detail. In Time's Magpie, Myla Goldberg uses her eye for the wonder of tiny objects and everyday things to put us in...

Let the Road Trip and Fun Begin is a useful audiobook for a family vacation as well as providing some useful points to implement while traveling around town. There are recommended items to purchase before starting a family vacation road trip, a total of 24 activities that can be played and modified, some cost-saving tips to help budget-minded families save on expenses, and more.

J'ai voyagé à travers le monde du Vietnam aux États-Unis pour retrouver ma famille à Détroit dans le Michigan. Venant du climat tropical de Saigon, l'un de mes souhaits était de découvrir pour la première fois la beauté magique associée à un jour de neige passé aux côtés de ma famille.

Today, we primarily use these tiny computers called cellphones that fit in our pockets to help us navigate. It's never been easier to know exactly where you are and find a route to where you want to go. Still, these fancy computers can have their fair share of problems. Batteries run out of charge, GPS lose signal outside of cities, and they can run out of data. This is where this fantastic yet simple tool comes in handy.

Siblings Nimol and Akara take us on a whirlwind adventure across their ancient home country of Cambodia. Are you ready to explore hidden temples that were built thousands of years ago? Would you like to taste a crispy deep-fried cricket sold on the side of the street? You could even dive into the crystal clear ocean and enjoy some tropical snorkeling. Nimol and Akara can't wait to show you where they live, how they speak, and what they eat.

In this audiobook, brother and sister Ezra and Shoshanah take us on a whirlwind journey around their historical home country of Israel. Are you ready to get a glimpse into how our ancestors lived and uncover ancient temples? Join in, and learn how a small country with little water or food has blossomed into a developed economy! Feel free to jump in the warm Dead Sea and float above the salty water. Visit different educational museums from art and history to technology and space.

Are you dreaming of taking a family vacation to a place you've never been to before? You and your whole family are invited to join us on a tour to experience, learn, feel, and imagine what life in countries around the world is like. In this audiobook, Santiago and Alejandra take us on an exciting adventure around the unique South American country of Ecuador. Are you ready to take a walk through icy volcanic glaciers and visit tropical white sand beaches all in the same small country?

Ka the time-travelling cat has disappeared again, and Topher knows that she is in terrible danger. For Ka has gone to Tudor England, a time when cats were tortured. Topher must try to find her, and in doing so, meets up with Doctor Dee - magician and astronomer to Queen Elizabeth I. But Doctor Dee is searching for something far more important than a cat. He must satisfy the Queen by finding the elusive Philosopher’s Stone...Another amazing adventure with Ka and Topher from Julia Jarman.