Description
From the Indus Plain to the Himalaya, Pakistan the land explores the varied geography of a place shaped by extremes in climate and precipitation. Children will enjoy learning about Pakistan's ancient archeological sites, city and rural life, and industry and transportation. Topics include: - The famous Indus River and Thar Desert - Four enormous mountain ranges, including the Himalaya - Monsoon rains and flooding - Exotic cities and their beguiling bazaars - The Indus Valley civilization - The world's largest irrigation system - Mountain glaciers - The winding and often dangerous Karadoram Highway
Title Metadata
Author: |
Black, Carolyn |
Publisher: |
Crabtree Publishing Company |
Language: |
English |
Copyright: |
2001 |
Number of Pages: |
32 |
Dewey: |
954.91 |
Dewey Range: |
900s |
Binding Type: |
Library Binding |
Interest Age: |
11 |
Accelerated Reader Interest Level: |
Middle Grade |
Accelerated Reader Reading Level: |
6.9 |
Accelerated Reader Point Value: |
1 |
