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The Geography Bee Complete Preparation Handbook: 1,001 Questions & Answers to Help You Win Again and Again!
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Item Description...
Overview
Presents information on how to compete in a geography bee, including rules, pitfalls, study techniques, and strategies.
Publishers Description
The Ultimate Geography Bee Resource Guide
Geography Bees are hot, with millions of fourth through eighth graders competing in National Geographic—sponsored Bees every year! This indispensable guide will systematically prepare your child to beat the competition and win! Inside you'll discover:
·Important rules, the best strategies, and essential insider tips
·How to avoid the most common pitfalls
·Proven study techniques from teachers and parents
·Facts about every U.S. state and every country in the world
·1,001 practice Bee questions and answers
·And much more!
School geography is no longer a matter of simply memorizing U.S. states and capitals. Today's students must also know the physical, political, economic, and cultural geography of the world, with current events thrown in for good measure. Because many states now mandate geography comprehension for students, this must-have resource for students, parents, and teachers will help any child become a geography whiz kid—and maybe even win a scholarship to college!
"A vast array of information presented in a thorough yet interesting way. I can't think of a better resource to aid those connected with the Bee."
—Joseph J. Kerski, Ph.D., educator and geographer, U.S. Geological Survey
"Indispensable! If you could use just one source to study for the National Geographic Bee—this is it. Fantastic!"
—Edward Grode, principal of Perry School, America's first "geography theme-based" elementary school and moderator for the Pennsylvania Geography Bee
"A gold mine of useful information for anyone preparing for the National Geographic Bee. The study guide alone makes this a must-have resource for any geography teacher."
—Brad Bowerman, geography teacher and operator of "Geography World" online
Matthew T. Rosenberg is the author of The Handy Geography Answer Book and is the full-time guide to geography for About.com. He has served as a judge on the California National Geographic Bee.
Jennifer E. Rosenberg is a historian and full-time guide for the About.com 20th century history site. The Rosenbergs live in Northern California. |
Item Specifications...
Pages 384
Dimensions: Length: 0.75" Width: 7.25" Height: 9"
Weight: 1.4 lbs.
Binding Softcover
Release Date May 28, 2002
Publisher Three Rivers Press
ISBN 0761535713
EAN 9780761535713
UPC 086874535718
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About this Author/Artist <b>Matthew T. Rosenberg</b> is the author of <i>The Handy Geography Answer Book</i> and is the full-time guide to geography for About.com. He has served as a judge on the California National Geographic Bee. <br><br><b>Jennifer E. Rosenberg</b> is a historian and full-time guide for the About.com 20th century history site. The Rosenbergs live in Northern California.
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 | Good book May 12, 2007 |
| My son is going through this with lot of enthusiasm. Well structured and very popular amongst others. | | | | Great fun! Great knowledge for mom and son!! Apr 17, 2007 |
| This book is really neat. I love it. I learn so much every time I sit down with it. It is divided into parts for US questions, World questions and I can't recall what else. It comes complete with maps and it's very user friendly. I am not so strong in geography. When my son in grade 7 was second in a geography bee, I decided that he and I should brush up. So I got this book from this site and I do like it. I think the authors have put a lot of care and interest in this book and if you desire to strengthen your geo knowledge, this is the book for you. | | | | the Geography Bee CompletePreparation Handbook:1001 Questions & Answers Feb 20, 2007 |
| This book is in a user-friendly format that is easy for studying. The questions are divided into different sections such as US information, places to know on the map,Tidbits of information, and then random questions. It isvery helpful. | | | | A Must Have Car Book Nov 10, 2006 |
What a great book to take along in the car on a trip. Good questions for adults to ask each other while driving long distance and something for the kids to enjoy also.
Good, short questions about the world that you probably knew most of the answers to but forgot. Skip the fast food drive-thru, get the book.
The Geography Bee book is a better buy. | | | | Really good Feb 24, 2006 |
| I'm using this to teach my 7 and 6 years old children about geography. Really good starting point to prepare for the bee. | | | Write your own review about The Geography Bee Complete Preparation Handbook: 1,001 Questions & Answers to Help You Win Again and Again!
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