Exploring
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Part of the "Exploring" series, this text deals with all the major geographical information for Spain, both physical and human. Case studies include a comparison of Extremadura and Catalonia, and the changing style of tourism. The photographs and illustrations aim to stimulate an intrest and an understanding of the country. A chapter looking at Spain's place in the wider world looks at the history behind the country and helps to set its present position in context.
This is a resource which gives students an insight into the country's geography. The text covers all the requirements of the new curriculum with topics including physical features, climate, population and settlement, agriculture, economics, tourism and culture. There is a regional comparison of the Nile Delta and the Sinai Peninsula, and the country is looked at within a global, as well as a Middle Eastern context, to provide a wider understanding and to lend depth to this study. The use of a variety of resources enhances the text. There are activities throughout each unit.
This short topic book is designed to provide up-to-date resources for a detailed investigation of Italy. Beyond the requirements of the National Curriculum, it provides a broad contemporary geography, including population, physical contrasts in landscape, climate, energy, industry and travel. The book is a mix of resources and activities, combining to provide an insight into Italy. The book takes an in-depth look at the geography of the country, allowing pupils to develop detailed knowledge and understanding of a variety of themes. It looks at tourism in relation to Europe as a whole. A number of topics with wider thematic relevance are also covered, including protecting the environment, the physical background and resources and energy. It satisfies National Curriculum requirements to study a country from the developed world, its regions and a specific locality.