Series:

Regions of the World

13 total works

Cover of Middle and South America

Middle and South America

by Mark Stewart

Published 1 August 2007
The people of Middle and South America (South and Central America, Mexico, and the islands of the Caribbean) have traditionally depended on tourism and natural resources. Now their leaders face soaring populations, underperforming economies, low levels of education, and inadequate infrastructure. This title explores how this region is addressing these challenges.

Cover of Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Realm
Southeast Asia and the Pacific Realm is a region dominated by islands, including the continent of Australia. Its landscapes range from tropical rainforests to dry deserts and active volcanoes, and to the south is the icy continent of Antarctica. This title examines how this diverse region of sharp cultural contrasts is meeting the challenges of the 21st century.

Cover of United States and Canada

United States and Canada

by Mark Stewart

Published 1 August 2007

Cover of Africa South of the Sahara

Africa South of the Sahara

by Rob Bowden

Published 1 August 2007
Africa south of the Sahara is a region of great variety. But most of its counties are poor by world standards, and nearly all have fast-growing populations. This title examines how this diverse region is dealing with the legacy of colonial rule and the challenge of providing food, water, housing, and work for its people.

Cover of North and East Asia

North and East Asia

by Neil Morris

Published 1 August 2007
This title discusses the natural features and resources, people, culture, and economy of North and East Asia. Features include case studies (of issues such as transportation and tourism, for instance) and a range of maps, including landform, political, climate, and population.

Cover of South Asia

South Asia

by Mark Stewart

Published 17 September 2007
This title discusses the natural features and resources, people, culture, and economy of South Asia. Features include case studies (of issues such as transportation and tourism, for instance) and a range of maps, including landform, political, climate, and population.

Cover of Europe

Europe

by Neil Morris

Published 31 August 2007
Each title looks at a different region of the world, covering topics such as climate, economic development, religious groups, education, health and the political and social status of women. The series combines in-depth information in the form of maps, diagrams and statistics with case studies to make the books a source of geographical information and statistics.

Cover of North America
Looks in depth at different regions of the world, their climate, economic development, religious groups, education, health and the political and social status of women. Includes tables, charts, diagrams and statistics with case studies. Features a range of maps, including landform, political, climate and population. Highlights major issues and challenges facing each region.

Cover of The United States and Canada

The United States and Canada

by Neil Morris

Published 31 August 2007
Looks in depth at different regions of the world, their climate, economic development, religious groups, education, health and the political and social status of women. Includes tables, charts, diagrams and statistics with case studies. Features a range of maps, including landform, political, climate and population. Highlights major issues and challenges facing each region.

Cover of Southeast Asia and the Pacific Realms including Australia
Looks in depth at different regions of the world, their climate, economic development, religious groups, education, health and the political and social status of women. Includes tables, charts, diagrams and statistics with case studies. Features a range of maps, including landform, political, climate and population. Highlights major issues and challenges facing each region.

Cover of Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa

by Rob Bowden

Published 3 July 2008
Looks in depth at different regions of the world, their climate, economic development, religious groups, education, health and the political and social status of women. Includes tables, charts, diagrams and statistics with case studies. Features a range of maps, including landform, political, climate and population. Highlights major issues and challenges facing each region.

Cover of South Asia

South Asia

by Neil Morris

Published 31 August 2007
This title discusses the natural features and resources, people, culture, and economy of South Asia. Features include case studies (of issues such as transportation and tourism, for instance) and a range of maps, including landform, political, climate, and population.

Cover of Regions of the World Pack A of 8
Looks in depth at different regions of the world, their climate, economic development, religious groups, education, health and the political and social status of women. Includes tables, charts, diagrams and statistics with case studies. Features a range of maps, including landform, political, climate and population. Highlights major issues and challenges facing each region.