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North America

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Discover the amazing history and geography of North America! This social studies book details the cultures and lifestyles of people across Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Central America. From scorching deserts to icy tundras, North America is a fascinating landscape. This teacher-approved book offers students the chance to understand the lives of people from North America, including the rich history of indigenous peoples in the region. The book covers the geography, history, economics, and civics of the world's third-largest continent in an easy-to-follow way. With a glossary and index, key discussion questions, and other useful features, this book brings the wonders of North America to life for students.
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    • School Library Journal

      April 1, 2023

      Gr 7 Up-This fact-filled series focused primarily on continents or regions of them, allows students to accomplish what the title suggests. The broad topics of geography, history, economics, and government are covered, though chapter titles and the order in which these subjects occur throughout the series vary. The fact that chapters about these topics are differently titled, organized, and appear in different order in the continent/region volumes reflects the diversity among world nations and the way citizens live there-a point made throughout. Indigenous people's contributions/influences are emphasized in history sections and in those about present-day life. The series is candid about some nations' problems but leaves readers hopeful about governments' and citizens' attempts to solve them, so students can feel optimistic about the world they're growing up in. The slim volumes read easily, with short, choppy sentences and simple vocabulary; younger, more able students and striving readers should navigate these books confidently. New vocabulary is boldfaced and defined in the glossary (no pronunciation guides). The attractive volumes are highly pictorial, featuring color maps and numerous color and black-and-white photos, illustrations, paintings, etc., mostly captioned, depicting wildlife; landscapes; landmarks; industries; homes; foods; recreational activities; citizens working, learning, and engaging in festive and civic activities; and more. Many informative sidebars highlight and elaborate on topics. Besides the glossary and index in each volume-there are no bibliographies-back matter material includes a "Map It!" activity based on a book's topic; "Learn More," sometimes difficult or complicated activities focused on a book's subject; and "Read and Respond," a reading-comprehension exercise. VERDICT Recommended for school libraries; good overview titles for reports. Purchase individual titles as needed. Caveat: The Middle East might seem imbalanced, as it barely mentions Israel, Jerusalem, Judaism, or Christianity. Of special interest: Rainforests Around the World and Governments Around the World.

      Copyright 2023 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • OverDrive Read
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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:700
  • Text Difficulty:3

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