Learn how 20th century history changed world geography with this social studies book that piques students' curiosity about history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. Examples of primary sources include images of Pearl Harbor, nuclear weapon testing, a pro-communism poster, and a factory assembly line. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase...

Welcome to North Korea – home to the capital city Pyongyang, leader Kim Jong-un, and thousands of years of history. Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about North Korea's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and fun facts complement the text. The book closes with a facts page including North Korea's population and...

Introduces the geography, topography, climate, flora, and fauna of the continent of Antarctica. Geography of the World introduces students to the major geographic features of our planet. With original maps and brilliant photographs, each book answers basic questions about how each geographic area developed, what makes it unique, and which plants, animals, and people live there today. Special features include a current-events time line, a detailed...

A tour of the Everglades and its surrounding area.

Buranunu, Perath, and Furat are just a few of the names that have been given to this ancient river. Follow the Euphrates as it winds its way through the cradle of civilization and explore what makes this river such an important and distinctive part of our modern world. Geography of the World introduces students to the major geographic features of our planet. With original maps and brilliant photographs, each book answers basic questions about how...

A tour of the Puget Sound and its surrounding area.

Introduces the geography, topography, climate, flora, fauna, and population of the continent of Australia. Geography of the World introduces students to the major geographic features of our planet. With original maps and brilliant photographs, each book answers basic questions about how each geographic area developed, what makes it unique, and which plants, animals, and people live there today. Special features include a current-events time line,...

Welcome to Colombia – home of the artistic capital city of Bogotá, coffee plants, and the tallest palm trees in the world! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about Colombia's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and fun facts complement the text. The book closes with a facts page including Colombia's population...

Welcome to Australia! See kangaroos hopping across the land. Enjoy a meal outdoors. Discover this country's land, people, and traditions.

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they're much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. This primary source book explores California's unique geography: the coastal region, the Central Valley, the mountain region, and the desert region. With a visually appealing layout, this book features...