Description
Book SynopsisScotties are exciting, full-colour, Scottish information books for young readers, with a photocopiable black/white 8pp section for home or classroom use. The book looks at the landscape of Scotland before people, and at the islands, coasts, moorlands, machair, lochs, rivers and flora and fauna that we know now. It also discusses topics such as climate change, renewable energy and carbon footprint and at how the countryside can be enjoyed and protected.
Table of ContentsScotland's environments
Climate change
Renewable energy
Your carbon footprint
Scotland: A land of contrasts
Rocks and landscapes
A landscape before the people
Moorlands
The 'Flow Country'
Lochs and rivers
Coasts and seascapes
Islands of Scotland
Machair
Industrial landscapes
Making a living in the countryside
Flora ... and Fauna
Enjoying the countryside
Protecting the countryside
Useful websites and answers
Facts and activities section
