Peoples and their environments

Describes life in the rain forests of the world and how people survive there.

Describes human life in river valleys, with the Wayana Indians of South America and the Omo of East Africa as examples.

Describes the interrelationship of mountain plants, animals, and peoples.

Describes the interrelationship between the peoples and the plants and animals of the African grasslands.

An introduction to the natural wonders of the desert and two peoples who live there, the San and the Tuareg.

Describes life in the Arctic regions of the world and how humans have adapted to the harsh conditions there.