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A Question of Geography: How Can a Rock Float?: and other questions about natural resources

By (author) Clive Gifford

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A fun, quirky geography series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask! Does money really grow on trees? How can you fit a T-rex in your petrol tank? And just WHERE do monkeys hang out in hot tubs? Find out the answers to all these questions and much more in A Question of Geography: Natural Resources! With an engaging question and answer format, these books draw kids into geography in a fun way. Each book features one question per spread with a clear explanation to follow, maps, photos and fun and humorous illustrations. The quirky questions are designed to range from those that children will often ask to things they may never have thought of, but will still be keen to know the answer to. Perfect reading for curious young geographers aged 8 and up. Contents: What are natural resources? / Is that a T. rex in your tank? / Where is the world's largest medicine cabinet? / Where can you see monkeys in hot tubs? / How much of my phone is from under the ground? / How can a breeze power a town? / How does sand help you see? / How can a rock float? / Does my yoghurt contain crushed insects? / How do salty ponds power cars? / Could money really grow on trees? Are there any energy superheroes? / Quick-fire questions / Glossary / Further info / Index Titles in the series: A Question of Geography: What Makes Land Wobble? and other questions about earthquakes A Question of Geography: Do Tigers Live in the Taiga? and other questions about biomes A Question of Geography: Can a Mountain Really Grow?: and other questions about mountains A Question of Geography: How Can it Rain Fish?: and other questions about weather A Question of Geography: Can a River Just Vanish?: and other questions about rivers A Question of Geography: Why is a Volcano Selfie a Bad Idea?: and other questions about volcanoes A Question of Geography: What Makes a Mega City Mega?: and other questions about settlements A Question of Geography: How Can a Tree Turn into Rock?: and other questions about natural resources

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