Publisher's Synopsis
This book is part of a series which aims to introduce children to basic geographical topics and vocabulary, building firm foundations for later work. Children will enjoy the device of a boy and his dog who explore the world in a hot air balloon and the humorous illustrations, which help to explain difficult geographical ideas in a clear and accessible way. There are also many activities for children to try out for themselves, encouraging them to investigate their own environment.;This book introduces the reader to basic map work, following a route, identifying both natural landmarks and those made by people, drawing to scale and important geographical vocabulary, including north, south, east and west.
