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Science Geography

Canada

Exploring New Directions

by (author) Leonard A. Swatridge, Ian A. Wright, William Hildebrand, Clifford A. Oliver & Gary D. Pyzer

Publisher
Fitzhenry and Whiteside
Initial publish date
Sep 1998
Category
Geography
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781550413779
    Publish Date
    Sep 1998
    List Price
    $30.00

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Description

Charts, graphs, statistics updated to 1998

New pictures and maps New material including: the new diversity of ethnic groups in Canada the 1998 ice storm in eastern Canada the decline of the cod fishery the Voisey Bay mineral deposit new relations between Canada and the world the role of Canada's peacekeepers

Over 400 pages of up-to-date information

Seven carefully balanced units each with solid coverage of major knowledge, skills and concepts covering the core-curricula for intermediate students

Average of two illustrations per page (double many competitors)

Designed as a geography text, not for social studies" or "Canadian studies, with major geographic concepts introduced where appropriate - not as add-ons

Excellent for academic students, but with explanations and activities suited for all

Content and recall questions included in the text, and extending questions and assignments at the end of each chapter

Major illustrations include exercises to check understanding

Each section lists important words to know"

677-word glossary (double some competitors)

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