kandty Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Is there a book around the age level of 7-9 year olds that gives information on all the continents and some information on countries (with lots of pictures)? I really am tired of going through books at the library on each continent and country. Most are for middle school age and some just give so little information. I would love to have a general book on hand and then go to the library if we want to dig a little deeper. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay3fer Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 :bigear: I went with A Child's Geography I: Explore His Earth, but it doesn't do that at all. Also, it's not a single BOOK, but it is fairly comprehensive: Expedition Earth, by Confessions of a Homeschooler (to differentiate it from other programs with the same name). We do have a few good "around-the-world" resources, including: - Children Just like Me - Kingfisher First Picture Atlas - World Map Geopuzzle plus a couple of globes! But nothing like a comprehensive curriculum. I did try Trip Around the World, but found it way too hokey. Take a look at Expedition Earth, anyway. I love supporting other homeschooling mamas! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2bee Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 You say you're "Looking for the 'perfect' geography book" HAAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH! Wooh, now that is a good one. Woo-wee. *chuckle, chuckle* Oh, please let me know if you find it. (or decide to author it! I too love supporting Homeschool mamas :) ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
profmom Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 (edited) We had a great year with The Geography Coloring Book (for facts, which I read while the kids colored, and learning the country locations), Children Just Like Me (for pictures and visualizing living in the different places), and Seterra (for reinforcement & fun competition)! I also checked out Material World and What the World Eats from the library. We learned the locations of all the countries of the world! It was a very successful year, but also very simple to implement! ETA: The Geography Coloring book might be too detailed for your 7 yo. You could also just use Children Just Like Me and print out free outline maps off the internet. Edited December 26, 2011 by profmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyjoh62080 Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 I don't think there is one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 We use Geography Matters. It is good. I think the instructions are somwhat vague but they have a loop on yahoo so you can ask questions if need be. I haven't found the perfect one, but this isn't bad. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 We have this book. It might be a bit above the 7-9 level, but there are lots of pictures and the blurbs range from a few paragraphs to an entire page for the larger countries. I've been pleased with it and planning a world geography curriculum for the next two years based on the Kingfisher geography book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Twain Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 We have this book. It might be a bit above the 7-9 level, but there are lots of pictures and the blurbs range from a few paragraphs to an entire page for the larger countries. I've been pleased with it and planning a world geography curriculum for the next two years based on the Kingfisher geography book. FYI--I haven't seen this book (The Kingfisher Geography Encyclopedia), but the one linked to above was published in 2003. There appears to be a second edition published in 2011. The Amazon listing doesn't describe exactly what was updated, but said that it is revised: http://www.amazon.com/Kingfisher-Geography-Encyclopedia-2nd/dp/0753465752/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1324869481&sr=1-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 FYI--I haven't seen this book (The Kingfisher Geography Encyclopedia), but the one linked to above was published in 2003. There appears to be a second edition published in 2011. The Amazon listing doesn't describe exactly what was updated, but said that it is revised:http://www.amazon.com/Kingfisher-Geography-Encyclopedia-2nd/dp/0753465752/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1324869481&sr=1-2 I saw the revised one after I purchased the 2003 version. I've been very pleased with all the Kingfisher Encyclopedias we own so I'm sure the updated one is no different in quality. I just can't comment directly on the 2011 edition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Expedition Earth - Check out the sample. The book, has a page for each country. The cd has lesson plans, a copy of the book, quizzes, maps, recipes, and lots of good stuff. But the book is quite worthy by itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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