by Scholastic Teaching Resources (Author), Scholastic (Editor)

Go global as you tap into both history and geography (and math, of course ) to understand continents, countries, bodies of water, landmasses, and borders. Lessons on topography are interspersed with thought-provoking mini-tutorials on everything from population density and manufacturing to agriculture and climate. Activities encourage students to go beyond their backyard to ponder the world. Bonus: an introduction to time zones