Books with title Glencoe World History, Modern Times

Glencoe World History is a full-survey world history program authored by a world-renowned historian, Jackson Spielvogel, and the National Geographic Society. Experiencing world history and understanding its relevance to the modern world is the goal of this program. The program addresses the importance of motivating students and engaging them in meaningful learning— - learning that links the past with issues confronting young people today.Glencoe World History addresses student learning on many levels and encourages the reader to become actively involved with the beautifully presented content.

Throughout this text you will discover how geography has shaped the course of events in world history. Landforms, waterways, climate, and natural resources all have helped or hindered human activities. Usually people have learned either to adapt to their environment or to transform it to meet their needs. This text will give greater insight into the impact of geography on history.

Glencoe World History, a comprehensive course that covers prehistory to the present day, helps link the events of the past with the issues that confront students today. It motivates and engages students in meaningful learning as they develop an understanding of the worlds cultures and an appreciation for the interdependence of world regions.Features:Respected Authorship - Written by an unparalleled author team that includes the world-renowned National Geographic Society, this program is characterized by a consistently riveting narrative flow. Special features contributed by the National Geographic engage every student and encourage even more reading.The National Geographic Society created the map program for Glencoe World History. Clear, concise, and accurate, the maps make the connection between geography and historyReading Support - Glencoe World History contains more reading support than any other World History program! Glencoe authors, editors, and reading specialists have created a unique content reading strategy that includes Prior Knowledge Activators and Graphic Organizers in every lesson and In-Text Reading Checks to monitor ongoing comprehension. New! Reading Essentials and Study Guide contains the entire text rewritten at a lower reading level. Combined with the World History Audio Program, the guide is a powerful reading tool for reluctant readers.

What makes a great world history textbook? Thorough scholarship and an engaging storyGlencoe World History is a full-survey world history program authored by a world-renowned historian, Jackson Spielvogel, and the National Geographic Society. Experiencing world history and understanding its relevance to the modern world is the goal of this program. The program addresses the importance of motivating students and engaging them in meaningful learning—learning that links the past with issues confronting young people today.Glencoe World History addresses student learning on many levels and encourages the reader to become actively involved with the beautifully presented content.