The Geography Bee Complete Preparation Handbook: 1,001 Questions & Answers to Help You Win Again and Again! - Softcover

Rosenberg, Matthew T.; Rosenberg, Jennifer E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0761535713 ISBN 13: 9780761535713

Publisher: Prima Life, 2002

Synopsis

The Ultimate Geography Bee Resource Guide

Geography Bees are hot, with millions of fourth through eighth graders competing in National Geographic--sponsored Bees every year! This indispensable guide will systematically prepare your child to beat the competition and win! Inside you'll discover:

-Important rules, the best strategies, and essential insider tips
-How to avoid the most common pitfalls
-Proven study techniques from teachers and parents
-Facts about every U.S. state and every country in the world
-1,001 practice Bee questions and answers
-And much more!

School geography is no longer a matter of simply memorizing U.S. states and capitals. Today's students must also know the physical, political, economic, and cultural geography of the world, with current events thrown in for good measure. Because many states now mandate geography comprehension for students, this must-have resource for students, parents, and teachers will help any child become a geography whiz kid--and maybe even win a scholarship to college!

About this title

About the Author

Matthew T. Rosenberg is the author of The Handy Geography Answer Book and is the full-time guide to geography for About.com. He has served as a judge on the California National Geographic Bee.

Jennifer E. Rosenberg is a historian and full-time guide for the About.com 20th century history site. The Rosenbergs live in Northern California.

From the Back Cover

The Ultimate Geography Bee Resource Guide
Geography Bees are hot, with millions of fourth through eighth graders competing in National Geographic--sponsored Bees every year! This indispensable guide will systematically prepare your child to beat the competition and "win! Inside you'll discover:
-Important rules, the best strategies, and essential insider tips
-How to avoid the most common pitfalls
-Proven study techniques from teachers and parents
-Facts about every U.S. state and every country in the world
-1,001 practice Bee questions and answers
-And much more!
School geography is no longer a matter of simply memorizing U.S. states and capitals. Today's students must also know the physical, political, economic, and cultural geography of the world, with current events thrown in for good measure. Because many states now mandate geography comprehension for students, this must-have resource for students, parents, and teachers will help any child become a geography whiz kid--and maybe even win a scholarship to college!

Edition details

• Publisher: Prima Life
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0761535713
• ISBN 13: 9780761535713
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384