{"product_id":"geography-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Geography for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJerry T. Mitchell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe whole world in the palm of your hand\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEver wonder how you can have a rainforest on one side of a mountain and a desert on the other? Or zoom around the globe with Google Maps and wonder how everything got to where it is now? The answer is...geography. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eGeography For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll discover that geography is more than just cool trivia--it explains tons about the world around us. From understanding the basics--like how to read maps and geographic coordinates--to learning about how the continents got to their current positions, you'll learn fascinating things about the planet's people, cities, resources, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow geographers make and use maps to understand and tell useful stories about the earth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow weather and climate shape the planet, impact the water supply, and change landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow humans use (and overuse) the planet we live on to our advantage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeography For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is an incredible exploration of our planet and the people who live on it. This book takes a huge subject and makes it accessible for the rest of us!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSee this globe of ours in a whole new way\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere's a lot riding on geography--imports and exports, resource use, climate change predictions, and even where we decide to build fire stations. \u003ci\u003eGeography For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e maps it all out for you, literally. You'll figure out longitude and latitude, learn how to interpret complex maps, and discover fascinating stuff about the world you live in. Let us teach you how to think geographically. Global climate, local land use issues, GPS, and predicting the future (a little bit)--it's all covered in this friendly Dummies resource. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Why geography matters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow maps tell stories\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe geography of climate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMigration and borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResources and the environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePopulation growth issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKey geopolitical concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJerry T. Mitchell, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003eis Chair of the Department of Geography at the University of South Carolina and an avid world traveler.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.1 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 05, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766941155616,"sku":"9781119867128","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8bfba3bb00df5224c8d189debca3c129.webp?v=1780301341","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/geography-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}