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Color Landform Atlas of the United States
Start your exploration of the 50 states by choosing one. View a shaded relief map, a county map, a satellite picture, or other images of the state. Then research the state more closely using the external links relevant to the state under study.
E-Conflict, World Encyclopedia and Simulation
Learn about every nation and province of the world, including facts about the people, government, economy, geography, and defense. Look at maps and flags or listen to national anthems. The goal of this reference tool is to eradicate conflict throughout the world through education.
Geographia
Don't just study other cultures, experience them. Give geography a new twist by traveling the globe with Geographia features. Or if you need fast facts, choose an area of the world and search for your country of interest.
Geography Place
An online game and quiz site, Geography place makes exploring the world fun. Select one of eight regions to study. Click on the region to play one of three games, or to complete an online tutorial.
Geography World
This extensive collection of geography resources spans topics from United States geography to ancient culture to water and erosion. Once you get past the banner ads, you'll find extensive links to relevant Web sites. Don't miss out on the trivia teasers, or the chance to win the "Geography World Gold Award."
Helping Your Child Learn Geography
This online publication was created by the U.S. Department of Education to help parents teach their children about geography. Each chapter zeros in on a different part of the geography puzzle including location, place, relationships, movement, and regions. It also includes suggested readings and a useful glossary.
Mathematics of Cartography
On this site, you won't just look at maps; you'll learn how they are made. Discover the history of maps, how you use mathematics in cartography, map-related careers, and other cartography resources.
National Geographic Xpeditions Maps
Need a map for a school report or class project? Or, maybe you are just a map-lover. This National Geographic site has basic and detailed maps for hundreds of places including but not limited to North America, Antarctica, Africa, and Asia. Once you've selected a general area, you can zoom in on specific countries and opt to print a hardcopy of your map.
Peace Corps Kids
Learn where the Peace Corp is active and explore those countries. Read folk tales and stories or find out about the food, traditions, education system, and daily life in 10 Peace Corps countries.
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