Sammis, Fran

Explains how we have come to a better understanding of our planet by studying and mapping its oceans and the night sky above it.

Text, photographs, and maps introduce information about the climate, land use, resources, plants and animals, population, politics, and religions of North America.

Text, photographs, and maps introduce information about the climate, land use, resources, plants and animals, population, politics, and religions of South America.

Explores the different colors found in Kenya's history, culture, and landscape.

Explains how to measure distance on maps through use of scale bars, color keys, and contour lines; includes suggested activities to illustrate the concepts.