Geography is not just about countries and cities, it is also about how the world works, what causes streams, different cultures, people, how mountains are formed and lots more. Geography is a great subject and covers such a wide range of topics that your child will never get bored of it.
Me on the Map By Joan Sweeney and Annette Cable
This is great for younger kids, even if they aren’t being taught the subject in school. It is full of colour and is a great introduction to maps and geography.
Festivals Together By Sue Fitzjohn and Judy Large
This is a wonderful book all about how different cultures and faiths celebrate special days and traditions. It brings together a multitude of faiths and peopel including Buddhist, Christian, Hindu and Jewish. It also looks at different backgrounds of countries including China, Japan, Africa and the Caribbean.
Hurricanes: Earth’s Mightiest Storms By Patricia Lauber
If your big kid is interested in learning about hurricanes this is the book for them. It is full of eyewitness accounts and science facts all done with beautiful photographs.
Our 50 States: A Family Adventure Across America By Lynne Cheney and Robin Preiss Glasser
With so many TV shows from America on our TV screens it is not surprising kids become interested in understanding the continent. It follows a family’s trip around America and the pages are filled with interesting facts and gorgeous illustrations. It is particularly handy if your child is doing a school project on the USA.
National Geographic Wild Animal Atlas By The National Geographic
This book is perfect if your little one is an animal fanatic. It contains a child-friendly atlas, animal photos, weird facts, information on the animals’ habitats and lots more. Your child will be taken around the world without having to leave their bedroom.
Caring for Our Earth By Sally Hewitt
This book covers wildlife, climate change and how people affect the world around them. It is full of activities on conservation and recycling and contains colour photographs and diagrams. This would be a great book for a summer project on recycling and conservation.
While your son or daughter will learn the subject in school, there is no harm having a few books floating around the house to grab their attention and satisfy their curiosity.
