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This short topic book is designed to provide up-to-date resources for a detailed investigation of the USA. 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 the USA. It includes a comparative study of the three "world powers", and then looks in detail at the USA, the land and its people. It develops a number of physical, human and environmental themes, such as climate, vegetation, natural hazards, trade, energy and industry. The book is structured in units containing a mix of text, resources and activities. Pupils should be able to develop a real feel for the country, while building up an in-depth knowledge at the same time.
This text offers an in-depth study of France aimed at students at Key Stage 3 and foundation GCSE level. It is divided into five sections, covering key geographical themes and placing emphasis on the development of skills and geographical techniques. Case studies in France include Paris, Eurodisney, the Channel Tunnel, CAP, South of France, coal and conservation in the Nord and Pas de Calais and a contrast of Brittany and the Alps. The text is part of a series that focuses on particular areas in order to introduce broader geographical themes and techniques.
This short topic book is designed to provide up-to-date resources for detailed investigation of the Commonwealth of Independent States. Beyond the requirements of the National Curriculum it provides a broad and balanced contemporary geography, aspects of which can be integrated into National Curriculum courses to exemplify a range of physical, human and environmental themes.