Exploring World Landmarks

Landmarks are unique natural or human-made structures that help us identify where in the world we are. This fascinating series features the landmarks--mountains and waterfalls, ancient buildings and statues, and modern bridges and towers--that different countries are known for. Maps help readers identify where each landmark is in its country, and feature boxes highlight notable facts. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.

Titles

All 8 titles found.

Geography

You Are Here: Australia

G'Day mate! Discover the landmarks that make Australia well known around the world--ancient landforms, such as Uluru, unique animals, such as those in the Great Barrier Reef, sunny beaches,… More →

List
Fall 2025 Cover: You Are Here: Canada
Geography

You Are Here: Canada

Welcome to Canada! Discover the landmarks that make Canada well known around the world--natural wonders, such as Horseshoe Falls and the Canadian Rockies, historic buildings, such as… More →

List
Geography

You Are Here: China

Welcome to China! Discover the landmarks that make China well known around the world--towering mountains, such as Mount Everest, ancient statues, such as the Terracotta Army, and awesome… More →

List
Geography

You Are Here: England

Welcome to England! Discover the landmarks that make England well known around the world--grand royal homes, such as Buckingham Palace, ancient and new structures, such as Stonehenge and the… More →

List
Fall 2025 Cover: You Are Here: India
Geography

You Are Here: India

Welcome to India! Discover the landmarks that make India well known around the world--beautiful buildings, such as the Taj Mahal and the Palace of the Winds, remarkable bridges, such as the… More →

List
Fall 2025 Cover: You Are Here: Japan
Geography

You Are Here: Japan

Welcome to Japan! Discover the landmarks that make Japan well known around the world--towering modern structures, such as Tokyo Skytree, ancient shrines, such as Itsukushima Shrine, and… More →

List
Fall 2025 Cover: You Are Here: Mexico
Geography

You Are Here: Mexico

Welcome to Mexico! Discover the landmarks that make Mexico well known around the world--ancient cities, such as Chichen Itza, remarkable landscapes, such as Copper Canyon and the Baja… More →

List
Geography

You Are Here: United States

Welcome to the United States! Discover the landmarks that make the United States well known around the world--natural wonders, such as Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon, monuments, such as… More →

List