Pakistan - The Land

From 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