That's Not in My Geography Book

The latest in the series that includes best-selling <I>That's Not in My American History Book</I> and <I>That's Not in My Science Book</I> this book brings geography to life exploring the who behind the discovery of various lands and the what behind how our world changes. From the earliest compass to today's handheld GPS systems author Kate Kelly shows how people throughout time have navigated the world. She also rectifies the past by explaining why some people have gotten short shrift in geography books. (If Leif Eriksson's mom were alive she would pre-order a copy of this book!) Kelly also explores human geography including such diverse subjects as how geography affects the spread of human disease and how the global marketplace is causing our world to shrink.