human geography

Presents a comprehensive preparation guide for the advanced placement exam in human geography. Contains two full-length practice exams and discusses topics that include agriculture, political boundaries, population, and culture.

Defines settlements and their history and how they have changed over time. Examines where people live and how they settle in places near their work and what kind of housing they have. Discusses shopping centers which are generally found near settlements as well as public services and transportation. Also contains information about recreation and entertainment areas nearby, and concludes with data about its capital city and population growth.

This book provides information relevant to living in a rain forest such as ways to earn a living, various types of rain forests, diverse peoples and their habitats, and issues related to exploitation and conservation.

A portrait of modern Jewish identity is revealed through a study of seven Jewish communities around the world, exploring the history of each community, their current status, and the customs, rituals, and traditions that they share with other Jews.

Examines the history of world civilizations from the perspective of the environments in which they developed, looking at seventeen distinct ecosystems, grouped in the categories of desert, tundra, ice; grasslands; tropical lowlands and postglacial forests; drying climates; highlands; the sea; and the oceans.

Presents a collection of poems, drawings, and photographs that explore the traditions and culture of children from 192 countries. Contains facts about children from each country, from the languages they speak to the games they play.

Simple text and color maps and photos introduce young readers to ten cultures around the world, presenting facts about their histories, languages, and customs.