Prisoners of Geography: Our World Explained in 12 Simple Maps (Illustrated Young Readers Edition) (Politics of Place)

“For curious children ages 7–15, Prisoners of Geography has lots to fascinate.”―The Wall Street Journal
The secret world history written in the mountains, rivers, and seas that shape every country’s politics, economy, and international relations―and our own lives―is revealed in this illustrated young readers edition of Prisoners of Geography, the million-copy international bestseller.

History is a story―and it’s impossible to tell the whole tale without understanding the setting. In this eye-opening illustrated edition of the international bestseller Prisoners of Geography, you’ll learn to spot connections between geography and world affairs in ways you never noticed before.
How did the US’s rivers help it become a superpower?Why are harsh, cold and swampy Siberia and the Russian Far East two of that country’s most prized regions?How come Japan prefers to trade along the coasts instead of across its land?What do the Himalayas have to do with war?
With colorful maps that capture every continent and region, plus hundreds of illustrations that illuminate how our surroundings shape us, this one-of-a-kind atlas will inspire curious minds of all ages!
More than 100 color maps and illustrations

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Numerous Nations

In the USA, one main language and culture spread very quickly, creating a single giant country. Europe, however, is split into many different countries—each with its own languages and cultures—that developed over thousands of years, shaped by the land’s natural barriers.

The Mississippi Basin

All the rivers in the basin flow into the Mississippi River, which begins near Minneapolis and runs 2,300 miles (3,700 km) down to New Orleans on the Gulf of Mexico.

China: The Geography

China’s borders are well protected by natural defenses: In the north is the harsh Gobi Desert, to the west lies the mountainous terrain of the mighty Himalayas, and to the southwest, along the border with Myanmar for example, is thick jungle. But until recently, China didn’t have had a strong navy to protect its coastline.

The True Size of Africa

Africa is much bigger than some people realize. On a standard map of the world, it looks roughly the same size as the USA, but it is actually three times bigger. You could fit the USA, India, China, Spain, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Japan, and the UK into Africa and still have room for most of Eastern Europe!

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Experiment
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 30, 2021
Edition ‏ : ‎ Young Readers ed.
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 80 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1615198474
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1615198474
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 – 10 years
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.9 x 0.6 x 12.3 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 – 10
Best Sellers Rank: #31,325 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #22 in Children’s Atlases (Books) #24 in Children’s Government Books #177 in Children’s Earth Sciences Books (Books)
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