Books in World Geography series

The only high school geography text co-authored by the National Geographic Society, Glencoe World Geography offers not only a fascinating view of the world, enlivened by but also a meticulous, accurate presentation. This program focuses on the development of geographic literacy.Features:Unequalled Authorship! National Geographic writers and photographers have teamed to make Glencoe World Geography the most engaging geography program available.Every page, map, chart, and picture has been carefully fact-checked by National Geographic's Cartographer in Residence, and the maps are carefully labeled, up-to-date, and colorful.A Geographic View, taken from the pages of National Geographic magazine, opens every section of the text and grabs your students attention.Connections to Today: Geography and History shows students how geography has affected historical events in various regions of the world.The Regions Today: Viewpoint Case Studies provide opportunities for students to discuss the environmental challenges facing the world's regions.

From Contents - Planet Earth; Climate, Environment and Resources; Worlds People; United States; Canada; Mexico; Central America and Caribbean; South America; Europe, Russia and Caucasus; Mediterranean; Arabian Peninsula, Iraq and Iran; Asia; Africa; Indian Subcontinent; China, Mongolia and Taiwan; Japan and Koreas; Southeast Asia; Pacific World. (Description by http-mart)

Addresses geography, history, and culture This engaging program introduces students to different regions of the world, the physical and human features of the earth, and cultural topics of special interest that help students of all abilities appreciate world geography and cultures.The manageable, accessible, single-concept approach is paced appropriately to help students successfully meet curriculum requirements.