Books with title The Western Hemisphere,

From the time of the earliest civilizations, the people of the Western Hemisphere have struggled to survive, adapting their way of life to the environment around them. This book for young people tells of the many different environments in North America and South America; the ways in which the people who live there have modified their surroundings to improve their standard of living; and the threat to the environment that has resulted. Illustrated with color photographs and maps.