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The History Cat: Geography: Places: Amazing Amazon

For Students 4th - 8th
Describes the rich flora and fauna of the Amazon rainforest and the characteristics of the different layers of vegetation from the forest floor up to the canopy.
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The History Cat: Geography: Places: Atacama Desert

For Students 4th - 8th
Describes the Atacama region of Chile and why this area is so dry.
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The History Cat: Geography: Places: Africa's Serengeti

For Students 4th - 8th
Discusses the wildlife of Africa and how many species are being threatened by poaching as well as by those who hunt them for food. Some countries try to protect their wildlife, recognizing that it is a rich natural resource that attracts...
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The History Cat: Geography: People: Life in Tokyo

For Students 4th - 8th
Describes features of Tokyo that make it possible for its large population to live there.
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The History Cat: Geography: People: Argentina's Pampas Cowboys

For Students 4th - 8th
Describes the geography of the Pampas, or grasslands, of Argentina and the cowboys called Gauchos.
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The History Cat: Geography: People: San Bushmen of the Kalahari

For Students 4th - 8th
Describes the way of life of the Bushmen or Khoi and the threats they face to their traditional way of life.
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The History Cat: Geography: People: Growing Coffee in Latin America

For Students 4th - 8th
Describes the history of coffee production, where it is grown, and efforts by Fair Trade to help coffee farmers make a decent income.
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The History Cat: Geography: Places: Himalayan Mountain Range

For Students 4th - 8th
Describes the geography of the Himalayas.