Establish a link with the world. Geography helps students relate distant places and cultures to their own lives. Each unit addresses physical geography, human geography, and major issues of a specific region of the world. Geography offers a vibrant, visual approach that captures students' attention. Large, concise maps and numerous charts and graphs make the information accessible. Special chapter features are provided by Rand McNally. Students are shown how to make comparisons between physical and human geography by exploring the similarities and differences across cultures. Geography offers high-interest features, effective case studies, and primary sources to show the relevance of geography to current events. ClassZone, the textbook companion Web site, offers engaging online activities and provides links to the most current geographic data. - Publisher.