"North of me stands a dragon; south, a slimy beast. West is a monster with three heads. I think that I'll go?" The answer to this and other geography questions can be found in this hilarious new riddle book. The silly jokes, riddles, and rhymes cover facts about the continents, oceans, state capitals, and much more! While children are chuckling, they will be expanding their knowledge; soon they'll be amazing their friends and family with their newfound...

A collection of riddles involving city and state names, important rivers and parks, and other famous places in the United States.

Answers questions about such marvels as the Pyramids, Taj Mahal, Grand Canyon, and Stonehenge, describing how they were made and what makes them great. An activities section is included.

Presents eighty historic maps from the British Library, chiefly of European origin, that reveal how people have viewed the world and its continents, countries, regions, and cities, and offers facts about the places depicted.

Illustrations and text in question and answer format provide information about a variety of people and places.

Collection of information about places around the world.

Presents unusual facts about each state, as well as quizzes and puzzles about the United States.