{"product_id":"geography-for-dummies-9781119867128","title":"Geography for Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe whole world in the palm of your hand\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEver wonder how you can have a rainforest on one side of a mountain and a desert on the other? Or zoom around the globe with Google Maps and wonder how everything got to where it is now? The answer is...geography. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eGeography For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll discover that geography is more than just cool trivia--it explains tons about the world around us. From understanding the basics--like how to read maps and geographic coordinates--to learning about how the continents got to their current positions, you'll learn fascinating things about the planet's people, cities, resources, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow geographers make and use maps to understand and tell useful stories about the earth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow weather and climate shape the planet, impact the water supply, and change landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow humans use (and overuse) the planet we live on to our advantage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeography For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is an incredible exploration of our planet and the people who live on it. This book takes a huge subject and makes it accessible for the rest of us!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJerry T. Mitchell, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003eis Chair of the Department of Geography at the University of South Carolina and an avid world traveler.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50507702436114,"sku":"9781119867128","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6828495c-06ae-4df0-8004-8c466543600b.jpg?v=1730866519","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/geography-for-dummies-9781119867128","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}