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 looks at how our environment is made up of rocks, soil and water, and how land formations such as mountains, valleys and volcanoes were formed long ago.
