Books in Real World Math: Geography series

Middle School World Geography

Describes the geographical locations of the world's continents and how they are measured using map scales, hemispheres, latitude and longitude, and cartographic instruments including a compass.

Looks at the world's volcanoes, discussing how they are formed and the risks of eruption, and using mathematics for such topics related to volcanoes as temperature, height, frequency, and population.

McDougal Littell World Geography: Student's Edition Grades 9-12 2007 HC

Book by HOLT MCDOUGAL

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This book uses math and science to help students learn about plains and plateaus. Math challenge questions provide students with the opportunity to apply math skills as they learn about the characteristics of plains and plateaus.

Book by HOLT MCDOUGAL

Looks at the world's mountains, discussing how they are formed and why they are important, and using mathematics for such topics related to mountains as height, temperature, and population.

Looks at the world's rivers, discussing how they are formed and why they are important, using mathematics for such topics related to rivers as distance, depth, surface area, and water weight.

Introduces glaciers, including how they were formed, how they have affected geography over the years, and why receding glaciers are a global climate concern.

This book uses math and science to help students learn about Islands. Math challenge questions provide students with the opportunity to apply math skills as they learn about the characteristics of islands.