Gary Fuller's entertaining and informative guide uses geographic trivia questions as a springboard to learning about non-trivial aspects of our globe. An enlightening book for all readers, it enhances geographic know-how with good, old-fashioned fun. Discover who named the kangaroo; where can you find Lakers and Salties; what chili peppers, pineapple, chocolate, and vanilla have in common; where Shangri La was; and who was the most successful pirate...

How did the River Nile shape Egyptian life? What is a shaduf and what was it used for? How did the Ancient Egyptians make papyrus paper? Geography Matters in Ancient Egypt looks at how the Egyptian Empire changed through time and gives fascinating insights into many different aspects of Egyptian life through its geography. Read about how the Egyptians made use of desert oases, how they found and used resources such as limestone and granite for building...

Explores the geologic formation of South America, its special features, its plants, animals, and people.

Totally Amazing Facts About Geography is the perfect treat for kids with a appetite for "Did you know...?" Curious kids will be enthralled with this dip-into and dip-out-of book loaded with quirky facts about geography. Even reluctant readers will be fascinated with the fun facts and eye-catching images and design on each page. Geography never looked so enticing!

A treasury of geography facts includes entries about the international date line, what formed the Great Lakes, the biggest desert in the world, the oldest mountain range in North America, and how fast a hurricane can move.

"Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world, made up of more than 17,000 islands, with lush rain forests, mountainous interiors, mangrove forests, rich coral reefs, and sandy beaches. Read all about the country's land and resources, the environmental challenges it faces, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture for people across Indonesia." --publisher's website.

Presents one thousand facts and trivia about ancient Egypt, covering such topics as religion, daily life, government, food, games and pastimes, and language.

Maps, photographs, illustrations, and text present information about the regions and states of the United States.

Offers facts about the highest landmarks and mountains, the deepest depth of the seas, what countries are shaped like food, ocean inhabitants, and capital location changes.