With this book, kids can explore Planet Earth--while having tons of fun! More than 50 cool, vibrantly illustrated geography projects take youngsters on a trip from their very own rooms to the wide world beyond. A treasure hunt throughout the house shows them where their favorite things came from. Rat-a-tat-tat: they'll discover drums are the universal sound of music and how to make one out of cardboard and bang a beat. They'll treat their taste buds to Chinese Five-Spice Popcorn, French Pain au Chocolat (that's chocolate bread to you!), and Nigerian Fruit Salad. And, they'll find out how people from other lands hear animal sounds. As children enjoy themselves, they'll learn firsthand how they can make a real difference to our planet. Plus: informative sidebars help parents answer all the tricky questions kids are sure to ask. "Provides enough angles on geography and the earth to satisfy even reluctant explorers."--Booklist 144 Pages. Paperback 8 1/2 X 10 Retail Price $14.95