The Amazing Pop-Up Geography  Book (Amazing Pop-Ups)
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 trulyAmazing Pop-Upbook, 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, andThe 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