Welcome to my blog

Welcome to my blog, I am an artist turned illustrator/author of childrens educational coloring books.Because I believe we live in the best country in the world, I want children to learn about our country in a way they will enjoy. I think all kids like to color (even in our electronic world). While doing research for the books I learned that many parents don't know a lot about our country themselves, Some said to me " I should get the books for myself ". So I decided to do this blog, featuring each state as I research and illustrate it for the books. It is a fun way for young and old to learn about different states. Check the Visit the U.S.A. page.

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Why the study of geography is important !

People keep asking me WHY I think it is so important for kids to study geography.
I think the best explaination was on buzzle.com

" Geography is the study of the earth as the home of people.WHERE  people live, HOW they live, HOW they INTERACT with their environment, how we INTERCONNECT.

" The geography of a region affects the living of it's inhabitants. The geographical conditions of a region influnce it's culture.They have a deep impact on the social and cultural norms of people."

" The geography of a region has a direct effect on the ART FORMS, the LITERATURE, the FOOD HABITS and CELEBRATIONS of the people that inhabit it."

All this makes the study of GEOGRAPHY VERY IMPORTANT ! Especially as we become a more global society.

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