Educational: Geography

Book SynopsisLearn more about Cesar Chavez, the famous Latino American civil rights activist.When he was young, Cesar and his Mexican American family toiled in the fields as migrant farm workers. He knew all too well the hardships farm workers faced. His public-relations approach to unionism and aggressive but nonviolent tactics made the farm workers'' struggle a moral cause with nationwide support. Along with Dolores Huerta, he cofounded the National Farmworkers Association. His dedication to his work earned him numerous friends and supporters, including Robert Kennedy and Jesse Jackson.

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Book SynopsisCambridge IGCSE and O Level Geography has been written specifically for Cambridge International syllabuses 0460 and 2217. Filled with sources, graphs and case studies, the coursebook requires students to examine a range of information, helping to build their analytical skills. Written by highly experienced authors and Cambridge trainers, this coursebook is updated to support both Cambridge IGCSE and O Level students. It includes clear and practical support, case studies from 25 different countries, fieldwork ideas and a range of interesting content. The accompanying CD-ROM contains support sheets for the topics covered, outline maps and sample exam-style questions. Answers to the activities are in the teacher''s resource.

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Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Geography has been written specifically for Cambridge International syllabuses 0460 and 2217. From tourism in Kenya to the summit of an active volcano in Japan, this revision guide helps students understand the processes that affect physical and human environments on a local, regional and global scale. The narrative style of the revision guide, with detailed explanations, complements the range of activities in the coursebook and reinforces understanding. Exam-style questions, international case studies and example maps give students practice with course content and skills in preparation for assessment. Sample answers to all the questions are in the back of the book.

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Book SynopsisAn ingenious, inventive picture book with bright, die-cut pages that identifies different land and water masses.

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Book SynopsisIda B. Wells, Voice of Truth is an inspiring picture book biography of the groundbreaking journalist and civil rights activist as told by her great-granddaughter Michelle Duster and illustrated by Coretta Scott King Award Honoree artist Laura Freeman.Ida B. Wells was an educator, journalist, feminist, businesswoman, newspaper owner, public speaker, suffragist, civil rights activist, and women's club leader.She was a founder of the NAACP, the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, the Alpha Suffrage Club, and the Negro Fellowship League. She wrote, spoke, and traveled, challenging the racist and sexist norms of her time.Faced with criticism and threats to her life, she never gave up.This is her extraordinary true story, as told by her great-granddaughter Michelle Duster and beautifully brought to life by Coretta Scott King Award Honoree artist Laura Freeman.

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Book SynopsisA new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the AQA 2016 GCSE Geography qualification Written for the AQA GCSE Geography specification for first teaching from 2016, this print Student Book fully covers the new AQA GCSE Geography qualification. This full-colour book includes differentiated activities providing support for weaker students and stretch for more able students. Test your progress pages provide regular assessment practice and opportunities for students to check their progress, and a dedicated section on skills development helps to reinforce understanding. This Student Book also includes specially written decision-making exercises, guidance on carrying out fieldwork plus activities to help develop fieldwork skills, and a range of up-to-date UK and international case studies.Table of ContentsSection 1. The Challenge of Natural Hazards: 1. Tectonic hazards; 2. Weather hazards - tropical storms; 3. Weather hazards - extreme weather in the UK; 4. Climate change; Section 2. The Living World: 5. Tropical rainforests; 6. Hot deserts; 7. Cold environments; Section 3. Physical Landscapes in the UK: 8. Coastal landscapes in the UK; 9. River landscapes in the UK; 10. Glacial landscapes in the UK; Section 4. Urban Issues and Challenges: 11. Changing urban areas; Section 5. The changing economic world: 12. The development gap; 13. Economic futures in the UK; Section 6. The Challenge of Resource Management: 14. Demand on resources in the UK; 15. Food resources; 16. Water resources; 17. Energy resources; Section 7. Fieldwork and Skills: 18. Fieldwork; 19. Skills practice; 20. How to succeed in the exams; Glossary.

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Book SynopsisA new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the AQA 2016 GCSE Geography qualification Written for the AQA GCSE Geography specification for first teaching from 2016, this print Student Book and digital bundle fully covers the AQA GCSE Geography specification. The full-colour Student Book provides dedicated skills development support and assessment practice and guidance, as well as a range of differentiated activities. Guidance on carrying out fieldwork plus a range of up-to-date UK and international case studies are also included. The tablet-friendly Cambridge Elevate enhanced edition allows students and teachers to annotate text, add audio notes and track progress. This interactive resource also includes animations and videos to bring learning to life.

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Book SynopsisA new series of full-coverage resources developed for the AQA 2016 A/AS Level Geography specification. This full-colour Student Book covers all core and optional units for the AQA AS and A Level Geography specification for first teaching from September 2016. Students are encouraged to develop links between physical and human topics, understand systems, processes, and acquire geographical skills. Helping to bridge the gap from GCSE to A Level, it also provides support for fieldwork skills and for the geographical investigation at A Level. A ''Maths for geographers'' feature helps students develop and apply their mathematical and statistical skills, and a range of assessment-style questions support students in developing their exam skills.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Water and carbon cycles; 2. Hot desert systems and landscapes; 3. Coastal systems and landscapes; 4. Hazards; 5. Ecosystems under stress; 6. Glacial systems and landscapes; 7. Global systems and global governance; 8. Changing places; 9. Contemporary urban environments; 10. Population and the environment; 11. Resource security; 12. Fieldwork; 13. Geographical skills; Glossary; Index

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Book SynopsisResources tailored to the Cambridge IGCSE (0680) and O Level (5014) Environmental Management syllabuses, for first examination in 2019. Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Environmental Management Coursebook is tailored to the IGCSE (0680) and O Level (5014) Environmental Management syllabuses for first examination in 2019, and is endorsed for full syllabus coverage by Cambridge International Examinations. The coursebook comprehensively covers the knowledge and skills required and supports students as they prepare for assessment. International case studies illustrate phenomena in real-world situations, while practical activities help students to develop their investigative skills. Exam-style questions and self-assessment questions encourage students to check their understanding and progress. Answers to all questions can be found at the back of the book.Table of ContentsHow to use this book; Introduction; Skills in environmental management; 1. Rocks and minerals and their exploitation; 2. Energy and the environment; 3. Agriculture and the environment; 4. Water and its management; 5. Oceans and fisheries; 6. Managing natural hazards; 7. The atmosphere and human activities; 8. Human population; 9. Natural ecosystems and human activities; Answers to self-assessment questions; Answers to end-of-chapter questions; Answers to case study questions; Answers to extended case study questions; Answers to practical activity questions; Glossary; Index.

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Book SynopsisResources tailored to the Cambridge IGCSE (0680) and O Level (5014) Environmental Management syllabuses, for first examination in 2019. Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Environmental Management Workbook is tailored to the IGCSE (0680) and O Level (5014) Environmental Management syllabuses for first examination in 2019, and is endorsed for learner support by Cambridge International Examinations. The workbook provides varied exercises that encourage students to practise the knowledge and skills they need for the course. Answers to all exercises can be found on the teacher''s resource CD-ROM.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Skills in environmental management; 1. Rocks and minerals and their exploitation; 2. Energy and the environment; 3. Agriculture and the environment; 4. Water and its management; 5. Oceans and fisheries; 6. Managing natural hazards; 7. The atmosphere and human activities; 8. Human population; 9. Natural ecosystems and human activities; Answers to exercises.

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Book SynopsisResources tailored to the Cambridge IGCSE (0680) and O Level (5014) Environmental Management syllabuses, for first examination in 2019. Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Environmental Management Teacher''s Resource CD-ROM is tailored to the IGCSE (0680) and O Level (5014) Environmental Management syllabuses for first examination in 2019, and is endorsed for teacher support by Cambridge International Examinations. The teacher''s resource contains customisable and time-saving teaching guides for each chapter including lesson plans, homework ideas and advice on how to tackle common misunderstandings and misconceptions, as well as additional recommended resources to help students extend and deepen their knowledge.Table of ContentsTeaching guides; Recommended resources; Practical work guidance; Guidance for using case studies; Exam preparation guidance; Answers to self-assessment questions; Answers to end-of-chapter questions; Answers to case study questions; Answers to extended case study questions; Answers to practical activity questions.

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Book SynopsisThis updated second edition provides write-in practice specially designed to support students aiming for Grades 4-6 at GCSE. It has been carefully written to build students'' familiarity and confidence with the content and skills required for exam success. A step-by-step ''On your marks'' approach hones students'' ability to answer different types of exam questions effectively and provides scaffolded support for tricky threshold topics and concepts from the AQA specification. The book includes annotated sample answers and a full set of exam papers to practise exam technique and is suitable for both independent study and in-class exam preparation. Written with reference to the 2019 examiner reports and latest AQA guidance, you can be confident that this book reflects a real understanding of what is required for success at GCSE level. Includes answer guidance to all activities; mark schemes for exam papers are provided online.Also available: Student Book, Revision Guide, Fieldwork, Ker

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Book SynopsisThis updated second edition includes revision activities and exam-style questions for every enquiry strand, and uses clear and accessible visual styles to aid students'' preparation for the fieldwork element of the Paper 3 exam.The book features easy-to-digest recaps that summarise the fieldwork enquiry strands from the specification, and ''Over to you'' activities help students to apply their knowledge and understanding of each geographical strand.Students apply their personal fieldwork investigations, just as they will in Paper 3. Exam tips give advice from fieldwork experts on how to best prepare for the exam, while ''Get exam ready'' summaries help students to review what they need to know.The book includes exam practice to help students practise answering questions in ''familiar'' and ''unfamiliar'' fieldwork contexts and is suitable for both independent study and in-class exam preparation. Guided answers and mark schemes are provided online.Also available: Student Book, Revision

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Book SynopsisThis throughly updated second edition is a student-friendly and truly supportive resource, including new graphs and maps and updated geographical data. It motivates students with accesible, topical content and case studies while retaining a rigorous approach, and has been approved by Edexcel B.The Student Book has been revised to more closely reflect the latest Edexcel B advice and exam question wording.It provides comprehensive coverage of the 2016 Edexcel B GCSE Geography specification and includes extension tasks and practice questions on every spread help students succeed.Up-to-date case studies provide real-world examples that your students can relate to.Answers to all activities are included in the Teacher Handbook on Kerboodle (school purchase only)Also available: Revision Guide, Exam Practice, Kerboodle, Kerboodle Book (student access) Also available as ebook: 9781382029209

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Book SynopsisThis pack contains 5 copies of Geography Mastery Pupil Workbook 3 (for Year 3 pupils). These engaging workbooks help pupils take ownership of their work. They include high-quality pupil activities, investigations, sources, images, case studies and information texts. Within the workbooks there are units on UK Settlement and Land Use; Climate and Climate Zones; Europe. The workbooks also feature knowledge organisers for every unit and knowledge quizzes for every lesson to help embed learning. There are also opportunities to evidence learning and show progression. Geography Mastery includes all the lesson planning, resources and subject knowledge support needed to deliver every KS1 and KS2 geography lesson across your school. Offering an exciting well-sequenced curriculum, Geography Mastery delivers core knowledge, enables progression and develops key skills that children need for life within and beyond school. Ensuring full coverage of the National Curriculum, these tried and tested reso

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Book SynopsisThis pack contains 5 copies of Geography Mastery Pupil Workbook 4 (for Year 4 pupils). These engaging workbooks help pupils take ownership of their work. They include high-quality pupil activities, investigations, sources, images, case studies and information texts. Within the workbooks there are units on Amazon: Rivers and Rainforests (an in-depth study); The USA. The workbooks also feature knowledge organisers for every unit and knowledge quizzes for every lesson to help embed learning. There are also opportunities to evidence learning and show progression. Geography Mastery includes all the lesson planning, resources and subject knowledge support needed to deliver every KS1 and KS2 geography lesson across your school. Offering an exciting well-sequenced curriculum, Geography Mastery delivers core knowledge, enables progression and develops key skills that children need for life within and beyond school. Ensuring full coverage of the National Curriculum, these tried and tested resour

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Book SynopsisThis pack contains 5 copies of Geography Mastery Pupil Workbook 6 (for Year 6 pupils). These engaging workbooks help pupils take ownership of their work. They include high-quality pupil activities, investigations, sources, images, case studies and information texts. Within the workbooks there are units on Mapping the World; Global Challenges: Climate Change; Global Challenges: Trade. The workbooks also feature knowledge organisers for every unit and knowledge quizzes for every lesson to help embed learning. There are also opportunities to evidence learning and show progression. Geography Mastery includes all the lesson planning, resources and subject knowledge support needed to deliver every KS1 and KS2 geography lesson across your school. Offering an exciting well-sequenced curriculum, Geography Mastery delivers core knowledge, enables progression and develops key skills that children need for life within and beyond school. Ensuring full coverage of the National Curriculum, these trie

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Book SynopsisOxford Revise AQA GCSE Geography provides you with all the key information that you need to revise and covers the full specification with a Geographical skills section to help build and reinforce your knowledge of the skills required. You will revise how to apply your skills in the Geographical skills section and case studies are included to build your knowledge. By working through the Knowledge - Retrieval - Practice sections, you will be using proven ways to revise, check and recall so that what you revise sticks in your memory. Knowledge Organisers cover the key information that you need to revise in manageable chunks and help you to make connections with what you already know. Concepts are illustrated in meaningful ways with popular case studies covered throughout. An online glossary helps you to learn the definitions to key terms. Retrieval questions empower you to check that you have retained the knowledge before you move onto the exam practice. Regularly going back and retrieviTable of Contents1: Natural hazards and tectonic hazards 2: The impacts and management of tectonic hazards 3: Global atmospheric circulation 4: Tropical storms 5: Weather hazards in the UK 6: The evidence and reasons for climate change 7: Effects of climate change and their management 8: Ecosystems from a local scale to global scale 9: Managing tropical rainforests sustainably 10: The characteristics of hot desert ecosystems 11: Challenges and opportunities in hot deserts 12: The characteristics of cold environments 13: Challenges and opportunities in cold environments 14: The UK's diverse landscapes 15: Physical processes shaping coastal landscapes 16: Landforms resulting from coastal erosion 17: Coastal management strategies 18: River processes and landforms 19: River flooding and management 20: Glacial processes and landforms 21: Glaciated upland areas 22: Urbanisation, issues, and challenges 23: Urbanisation: growth, opportunities, and challenges 24: Urban change in the UK: where do people live? 25: Urban change in the UK: a case study 26: UK urban regeneration and sustainability 27: Our unequal world and measuring development 28: The causes and consequences of unequal development 29: Reducing the development gap 30: The changing economic world: a case study (1) 31: The changing economic world: a case study (2) 32: The changing UK economy: how and why has it changed? 33: The changing UK economy: social and economic change and transport 34: The UK and the wider world 35: Resource management 36: Food management 37: Water management 38: Energy management 39: Geographical skills 40: Geographical applications and skills OS: maps symbols

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Book SynopsisOxford Revise Edexcel B GCSE Geography provides you with all the key information that you need to revise and covers the full specification with a Geographical skills section to help build and reinforce your knowledge of the skills required. You will revise your knowledge and skills as you explore changing landscapes and populations. Case studies like Mumbai and London will help you apply and retain what you have learned. By working through the Knowledge - Retrieval - Practice sections, you will be using proven ways to revise, check and recall so that what you revise sticks in your memory.Knowledge Organisers cover the key information that you need to revise in manageable chunks for all of the specification including Global and UK Geographical issues, as well as People and Environmental issues. Concepts are illustrated in meaningful ways with popular case studies covered throughout. An online glossary helps you to learn the definitions to key terms. Retrieval questions allow you to chTable of Contents1: Atmospheric circulation 2: Climate change 3: Tropical cyclones 4: Earth structure and tectonic plate movements 5: Impacts of tectonic hazards 6: Management of tectonic hazards 7: Measuring development 8: Global inequalities 9: Theories of development 10: Contrasting approaches to development 11: Economic development in emerging countries 12: The impacts of rapid development 13: Urbanisation and global urban trends 14: Urban process and change 15: City changes over time 16: Location, context, growth of Mumbai 17: Opportunities, challenges, strategies for sustainability for Mumbai 18: The UK's landscapes and geology 19: Human activities influencing UK landscapes 20: Coastal change and processes 21: Coastal change and conflict 22: River processes and pressures 23: River flooding and flood management 24: The urban core and rural periphery 25: Changes to the UK's population and economy 26: A changing city 27: London - city change through employment, services, and people 28: London - challenges and opportunities 29: Urban improvement strategies 30: The interdependence of rural and urban areas 31: Changing rural areas creates challenges and opportunities Geographical investigations 32: Global biomes and the biosphere 33: The biosphere DS a vital life-support system 34: Tropical rainforests 35: Conservation and sustainable management of tropical rainforests 36: The taiga 37: Conservation and sustainable management of the taiga 38: Energy resource classification 39: Access to energy resources 40: Oil 41: Fossil fuels DS exploitation of new areas 42: Reducing reliance on fossil fuels 43: Attitudes to energy 44: Decision-making exercise (DME) 45: Geographical skills OS: map symbols

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Book SynopsisOxford Revise OCR B GCSE Geography provides you with all the key information that you need to revise and covers the full specification with a Geographical skills section to help build and reinforce your knowledge of the skills required. You will revise your knowledge and skills as you explore everything from extreme weather to international development. Case studies from the UK and Africa will help you apply and retain what you have revised. By working through the Knowledge - Retrieval - Practice sections, you will be using proven ways to revise, check and recall so that what you revise sticks in your memory.Knowledge Organisers cover the key information that you need to revise in manageable chunks for all areas of the specification including Our Natural World, People and Society, and Geographical Exploration. Popular case studies are covered and an online glossary helps you to learn the definitions to key terms.Retrieval questions empower you to check that you have retained the knowTable of Contents1: How can weather be hazardous? 2: Why do we have weather extremes? 3: When does extreme weather become hazardous? 4: How do plate tectonics shape our world 5: How can tectonic movement be hazardous? 6: What evidence is there for climate change? 7: What makes a landscape distinctive? 8: What influences the landscapes of the UK? 9: How are coasts and rivers formed? 10: Coastal landscape 11: River landscape 12: Why are natural ecosystems important? 13: Why do tropical rainforests matter? 14: Why are tropical rainforests being exploited? 15: What will you find in polar environments? 16: Why do people live in urban areas? 17: A city in an advanced country 18: A city in an emerging developing country 19: What is development and how is it measured?/Economic and social measures of development/Causes of unequal development 20: Are LIDCs likely to stay poor/Case study (Zambia) - Part 1 21: Are LIDCs likely to stay poor/Case study (Zambia) - Part 2 22: What does the UK look like in the 21st century?/UK's human + physical characteristics 23: How is the UK's population changing? 24: How is the UK's economy changing?/Case study (Cambridge) 25: Is the UK losing its global significance?/UK's political role in the world 26: Is the UK losing its global significance?/ UK's cultural influence 27: Demand for natural resources (Will we run out of natural resources?) 28: Food security - Part 1 (case study: Somalia) 29: Food security - Part 2 30: Introduction/Geographical skills 31: Geographical exploration/Component 03 exam 32: Geographical fieldwork 33: OS Maps

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Book SynopsisWritten by subject and assessment experts, the Cambridge IGCSE & O Level Complete Geography Student Book provides complete support fully matched to the latest Cambridge IGCSE & O Level Geography syllabus. For first teaching 2025, first examinations 2027.

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Book SynopsisWhat do tic-tac-toe, Pilolo and hookey have in common? They''re all games! Find out what people play around the world in this engaging series that develops kids'' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it. What game will you play next?

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Book SynopsisGet ready to celebrate! People around the world look forward to different holidays and honour them with special traditions. Learn about the many types of holidays and how they''re celebrated in this engaging series that develops kids'' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it.

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Book SynopsisWhat is your home like? Is it big or small? Is it made of concrete, straw, wood or clay? Step inside homes from around world and see how different people live in this engaging series that develops kids'' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it.

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Book SynopsisWhat is your home like? Is it big or small? Is it made of concrete, straw, wood or clay? Step inside homes from around world and see how different people live in this engaging series that develops kids'' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it.

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Book SynopsisDid you know the deepest parts of the ocean are still largely unexplored? Courageous explorers risk their lives to go to these great ocean depths. Other explorers journey into deep volcanoes, caves, and mines. Who are they and why are they seeking a glimpse of the world deep below the earth''s surface? Turn the pages to find out!

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Book SynopsisWhat would it be like to live in France? How is France''s culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions and daily lives of the French!

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Book SynopsisWhat is it like to live in or visit Argentina? What makes Argentina's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of Argentinian people.

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Book SynopsisWhat is it like to live in or visit Argentina? What makes Argentina's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of Argentinian people.

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