human settlements

"In this … book of maps, [the reader will] explore the neighborhoods of 16 kids from around the globe, from the United States to India to Cambodia. Learn all about where these children live, where they go to school, their favorite places to plat and more!"--Back cover.

Examines issues related to migration in the early twenty-first century, especially how globalization and climate change influence large-scale human migrations.

Introduces the differences between rural and urban communities and describes the land, resources, and climates of mountain, island, polar, and desert communities.

Corso and his friends, having grown up on an underwater submarine base as part of an advanced civilization that developed over the course of centuries following the destruction of life on Earth's surface, make the rash decision to escape.

An examination of migration and settlement, covering voluntary and involuntary migration, colonization, refugees, cultural diffusion, and other related topics. Includes teacher notes.

Home, at last, in the isolated underwater city of Elysium, Evie has finally found her true self hidden under layers and layers of false memories implanted by the woman she knew as Mother. Thanks to the intervention of her father, she knows the horrible truth about Mother and her insidious plans for the city. With the help of the love of her life, Gavin, and her best friend, Asher St. James, Evie is determined to free her people from the cruel dictatorship of Mother's laws. But how do you free people who don't know they need rescuing? Working with the growing Underground rebellion, Evie tries to remove Mother from her position by force--with disastrous results. As the body count rises, Evie must find a way to save Elysium before Mother destroys them all.

Examines early communities in the United States, exploring the preserved remnants of such settlements as Lewis and Clark's winter encampment in Oregon, Fort Larned in Kansas, and Grand Portage National Monument in Minnesota.

"Compares and contrasts the way people lived in a North American desert over the course of centuries"--Provided by publisher.

Explore the factors that humans consider when choosing where to live.

Features a variety of engaging infographics that teach readers all about world population including fascinating statistics about the gender, history, religion, and density of the world's population.