The Amazing Pop-Up Geography Book (Amazing Pop-Ups) |  | Author: Kate Petty
Creator: Jennie Maizels
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
List Price: $24.99
Buy New: $15.23
as of 3/16/2010 11:11 CDT details
You Save: $9.76 (39%)
New (21) Used (15) from $13.23
Seller: pbshop
Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 28891
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 14
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 11.8 x 8.7 x 1
ISBN: 0525464387
Dewey Decimal Number: 910
UPC: 051488023999
EAN: 9780525464389
ASIN: 0525464387
Publication Date: September 4, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
| |
| Features:
| • | ISBN13: 9780525464389 | | • | Condition: NEW | | • | Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. |
|
| Similar Items:
| |
| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Review
Contrary to popular belief, the earth is not flat. Therefore it stands to reason that a geography book should pop up, spin, and reveal the world's secrets in all its three-dimensional glory. This truly Amazing Pop-Up book, virtually exploding with action and visual stimulation, is divided into eight main categories: "Our Place in Space," "Sunshine," "Continents and Oceans," "Rivers and Mountains," "Countries," "Disaster!," "Journey Time," and "Who Lives Here?" Each page is jam-packed with flaps to lift, wheels to dial, tabs to pull, and exciting pop-ups. There's even an expandable globe hanging on an elastic string, so readers can take a closer look at Earth as they learn more about its components. Scientific, political, and geographical information is presented in an easy-to-absorb, lighthearted way, so even the reluctant geographer will have no problem mastering the basics and much more. Silly characters named Sonny Sun, Eartha Earth, the Quizmaster (a walrus in a top hat), Disastrous Dan, Julian Journey, and Otis Ocean guide readers through the pages, and encourage everyone to take good care of the world. This lively book is a terrific companion to Kate Petty and Jennie Maizels's other Amazing Pop-Up books: The Amazing Pop-Up Multiplication Book, The Amazing Pop-Up Grammar Book, and The Amazing Pop-Up Music Book. Death-defying paper mechanics and truly fascinating information about the universe ensure a happy surprise for children who've wondered if there isn't anything more to geography. (Ages 6 to 10) --Emilie Coulter
Product Description
From the top of Everest to the deepest point in the ocean, children will journey to some of the Earth's extraordinary spots in this fantastic companion to The Amazing Pop-Up Grammar Book and The Amazing Pop-Up Music Book. Between the covers of this book are pop-up mountains and volcanoes, lift-the-flap continents and countries, swirling storms, jittering earthquakes, and much, much more. There is even a pop-up globe for kids to twirl as they learn hundreds of fascinating facts about our special planet.
Kate Petty and Jennie Maizels have created a unique series of books that take the terror out of difficult topics through an irresistible combination of quips, hints, exuberant illustrations, and ingenious paper mechanics.
|
| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 18
Great way to learn February 14, 2010
C. G. King (Horse Country, VA USA)
My grandchildren, 6 and 9, give this book two thumbs up. Finding the facts about geography is a treasure hunt that makes remembering them much easier than when presented in a standard book. The visual format is colorful and appealing and even though the six-year-old couldn't read all the information, that didn't stop her from seeking it out and asking her brother to read it to her. They both learned--and they got along so well :) I'd love to see other subjects done in this format as it is such a hit with the kids. Each page is an adventure and the book has been sought out several times by one or the other, or both together. They open all the little doors, slide the tabs and enjoy the spectacle while rereading the facts. Highly recommended way to learn and have fun in the process.
VERY Fun and Educational February 5, 2010
City Witch (New Jersey, USA)
This is a wonderful little book. The pages are packed with things to do. It covers the solar system, global geography, some details about continents and countries, rivers, lakes and mountains, natural disasters including a pop-up volcano, and a way to estimate how fast different modes of travel will get you from one place to another. My 7 year old is enthralled with this book and I must admit to loving it too. It's a great supplement to our homeschool.
The only negatives-the flat globe is attached by only a string, and my daughter pulled it out accidentally the first day we got the book. I haven't seen it since. Also, the tiny print is designed for young eyes. But those are minor. I highly recommend this book and I'd pick up anything similar put out by the author.
Fantastic Book April 18, 2009
Joann S. Bickle
The Amazing Pop-Up Geography Book (Amazing Pop-Ups)Purchased this book for a 5 year old and got more wows from the adults. Wonderful way to learn about geography for young and old.
THE AMAZING POPUP GEOGRAPHY BOOK IS AMAZING February 18, 2009
M. Grossman
I HAVE GIVEN ALL OF MY GRANDCHILDREN POPUP BOOKS FOR GIFTS. THIS ONE IS A HIT WITH MY GRANDSON. CONTINUALLY GOES THROUGH IT. LOVES THE INFORMATION AND THE ART. LEARNED MANY NEW THINGS. THE GROWNUPS LOVE GOING THROUGH THESE BOOKS AS MUCH AS THE KIDS .
The Amazing Pop-Up Geography Book is AMAZING! January 3, 2009
Denise C. Fernandez (East Coast, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My 7-year old daughter enjoyed all the information contained under the flaps and on the beautifully illustrated pages. The colors are vibrant and the choice of fonts make the book appealing to any reader. Mom and Dad love it, too!
Showing reviews 1-5 of 18
|
|
|
|
