World Studies: Africa: Geography, History, Culture

by Heidi Hayes Jacobs

World Studies Â2008 Africa Student Edition Customize your own unique balance of history, geography, and culture with your choice of eight small-book or two full-volume options! Using standards-based content and research-proven reading instruction, World Studies expands students' understanding of each world region through a focus on its major countries. Considerate text design and narrative combine with enhanced reading strategiesâ such as Target Reading Skills and key terms defined in contextâ to make lessons accessible to students at all levels.

Features and Benefits Interactive maps Lead students to geographic literacy with MapMaster™—the map skills instruction system enhanced with online maps.Research-based reading instruction Integrated reading skills instruction and vocabulary development improve comprehension for all students.Technology that brings content to life Take exciting journeys around the world with over 20 Discovery Channel School ® World Studies video segments per book, integrated at point-of-use.Hands-on activities Geographer's Apprentice Activity Pack presents activities that explore the geography of the world's regions through maps, data, and primary sources.

250 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Dr. Heidi Hayes Jacobs is an author and internationally recognized education leader known for her work in curriculum mapping, curriculum integration,and developing 21st century approaches to teaching and learning.
Jacobs is President of Curriculum Designers, Inc. and Executive Director of the Curriculum Mapping Institute. She works as an education consultant with schools and districts K–12 on issues and practices pertaining to: curriculum reform, instructional strategies to encourage critical thinking, and strategic planning.

Reviews

[Potterbert · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a textbook. It's not going to be a great read, although this one was fairly interesting with beautiful colored pictures. It has a lot of information and includes guides for essay writing, note taking, and reading checks to test your memory for the chapters.

I actually enjoyed this for a textbook. The text was engaging and the many graphs in the book really supported the text.

Then again, it's a textbook.

POTTERBERT