Author: Dan Smith Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0525506721 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 211
Book Description
The State of the World Atlas is an accessible, unique visual survey of current events and global trends, highlighting the international scope and complexity of many challenges facing the humanity today. With a bold new design, this distinctive atlas presents the latest statistics on international trade and migration, the globalization of work, aging and new health risks (up to and including the COVID-19 pandemic), food and water, energy resources and consumption, literacy, gender equality, wars and peacekeeping, and more. And for the newest edition, special attention has been brought to the way that all of these issues are affected by the ongoing climate crisis. Fascinating, troubling, and surprising, this is an important resource for anyone who seeks to better understand the world around them.
Author: George Toufexis Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486781216 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 67
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Fascinating, fact-filled, and fun, this coloring and activity book features more than 30 large illustrations from every continent. Puzzles introduce languages, native plants and animals, and other traits of individual countries. Solutions.
Author: Dan Smith Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1134038666 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 145
Book Description
Over 50 full-colour world maps and graphics break down hardcore statistics to provide a compelling analysis of all the political, social, economic and ecological nightmares that keep us awake at night. The world's car population has grown five times as fast as the human population over the last 50 years. Wal-Mart's sales revenue exceeds the GDP of 150 countries. Climate change may put 2.7 billion at risk of armed conflict. Germany generates more tourists than anywhere else. Americans use 160 times more water than people in Rwanda. If you want to get behind the headlines and understand the world - from urbanization to globalization, terrorism to tourism, military spending to human rights - The State of the World Atlas is unmatched.
Author: Caroline Starbird Publisher: University of Denver, CTIR ISBN: 9780943804910 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 132
Book Description
What is international law really about? This set of lessons explains the basic workings ofinternational law at a level high school students can easily comprehend. Through classroomactivities, students learn about the history of international law, how international laws are formulated, problems with enforcing them, and the process of taking a case before an international tribunal. Human rights law, crimes of war, environmental law, and business law are also addressed. In addition students learn about the role of the UN and regional organizations, the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court, and special tribunals. Lessons are standards based.
Author: Caroline Starbird Publisher: University of Denver, CTIR ISBN: 9780943804873 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 132
Book Description
Contains a series of lessons designed to provide young students with a look at contemporary Africa and give them an appreciation of the diversity of nations and cultures found on the continent. Lessons are based on readings from: Africa is not a country / Margy Burns Knight and Mark Melnicove. Brookfield, Conn. : Millbrook Press, c2000.
Author: Joan Sweeney Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers ISBN: 152477202X Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 18
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Maps can show you where you are anywhere in the world! A beloved bestseller that helps children discover their place on the planet, now refreshed with new art from Qin Leng. Where are you? Where is your room? Where is your home? Where is your town? This playful introduction to maps shows children how easy it is to find where they live and how they fit in to the larger world. Filled with fun and adorable new illustrations by Qin Leng, this repackage of Me on the Map will show readers how easy it is to find the places they know and love with help from a map.
Author: National Geographic Kids Publisher: National Geographic Books ISBN: 1426331991 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 212
Book Description
Contains the latest data, maps of the world, and graphs as well as lively essays about the world, geography-themed games, crosswords, and picture puzzles.
Author: Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing ISBN: 1483840115 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 416
Book Description
GRADES 3–6: With age-appropriate activities, this beginning social studies workbook helps children build knowledge and skills for a solid foundation in map skills and geography. INCLUDES: This elementary workbook features easy-to-follow instructions and practice on key topics such as US geography, grid maps, US regions, global geography, North and South American geography, and more! ENGAGING: This geography and map workbook features colorful photographs and illustrations with fun, focused activities to entertain children while they grasp concepts and skills for success. HOMESCHOOL FRIENDLY: This elementary workbook for kids is a great learning resource for at home or in the classroom and allows parents to supplement their children's learning in the areas they need it most. WHY CARSON DELLOSA: Founded by two teachers more than 40 years ago, Carson Dellosa believes that education is everywhere and is passionate about making products that inspire life's learning moments.
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