Recommendations: Travel & Geography
Use the globe on the Circle/Oval page and other drawings on all pages of "But Not Quite!" as motivators for any of the following. Click on the title to see more about the product; click on the "buy from" button to add the product to your Amazon.com shopping cart.
4-12 Years
Book
National Geographic's First Atlas By National Geographic Society This is a colorful first atlas that will work for introducing children to the world through maps, some of them simplified, and facts. As children get more sophisticated in their reading, switch to a more complete atlas.
$12.57
4 Years & Up
Book
Somewhere in the World Right Now By Stacey Shuett As a father reads a story to his child at bedtime in Boston, all around the world other activities are happening. A bedtime story as well as a way to discuss geography.
$6.99
Birth-8 Years
Book
P is for Passport By David Scillian The hook in this book is the alphabet but it's also filled with facts and pictures showing how things like currency or animals differ from country to country.
$13.97
4 Years & Up
Book/Toy
Explorer Globe By LeapFrog This globe is also an encyclopedia as its filled with factual content about the places in the world. While pricey, those who have bought it say it's worth it. (Batteries required.)
$99.99
6 Years & Up
Toy
Name That Country Game By Educational Insights Everyone starts at the post office, spins a wheel and advances to a country. If you can place the country on a map, you advance. Postcard bonuses are also available.
$19.99
8-12 Years
Book
Maps and Globes By Jack Knowlton Learn about maps and globes - the history, descriptions, how to read them and more. One Amazon reader says, "it's a very useful tool in teaching geography."
$6.99
Birth to 8 Years
Book
There's a Map On My Lap By Rabe & Ruiz In his whimsical way, "the cat in the hat" teaches about types and formats of maps. The book includes funny facts about places on maps.
$12.99
4-12
Book
Hottest, Coldest, Highest, Deepest By Steve Jenkins Collage illustrations show young readers these world features. Maps show where the places are located.
