Pakistan - The LandFrom the Indus Plain to the Himalaya, Pakistan the land explores the varied geography of a place shaped by extremes in climate and precipitation. Children will enjoy learning about Pakistan's ancient archeological sites, city and rural life, and industry and transportation. Topics include: - The famous Indus River and Thar Desert - Four enormous mountain ranges, including the Himalaya - Monsoon rains and flooding - Exotic cities and their beguiling bazaars - The Indus Valley civilization - The world's largest irrigation system - Mountain glaciers - The winding and often dangerous Karadoram Highway |
Contents
Home of the Indus | 4 |
The rivers path | 6 |
Weather report | 10 |
The Pakistanis | 12 |
The changing capital | 14 |
Cities of the plains and frontiers | 16 |
Uncovering the past | 18 |
Harvests from the land and | 20 |
Working with water | 23 |
By machine by hand | 25 |
Getting around | 28 |
Protected animals special plants | 30 |
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Common terms and phrases
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