Population and Settlement

Readers explore different ways maps can help us visualize and track populations and human settlement in this creative look at common curriculum concepts. As they practice their map-reading skills with the help of informative labels and keys, they also discover important facts about the relationship between people and geography. The focused main text is broken down into manageable, short sections, and it's paired with colorful photographs and illustrations. In addition, fact boxes and sidebars supplement the maps and main text, and graphic organizers provide another engaging visual element in this dynamic reading experience.