Did you know that Antarctica is the largest desert in the world? It receives so little rain or snow that it is almost as dry as the Sahara! Whether cold, hot or somewhere in between, a third of the Earth's land is desert. Learn about the geography and resources of desert habitats as well as how animals and people have adapted to and changed desert environments. Explore this habitat's future and what people can do to help keep it safe.

These books are filled with fascinating facts and pictures to help explore the different elements that make the United Kingdom a great place to live, visit and learn about.

Exam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Geography First Teaching: August 2018 First Exam: June 2019 This book is a complete guide to the most popular options in the Global Issues area of the CfE Higher Geography course. - Blends theoretical content and processes with detailed guidance on practical aspects - Offers geographical perspectives on environmental and social issues and their significance - Encourages students to interact with their environment and develop an interest in, understanding of, and concern for the environment and sustainable development - Provides exam style questions in every chapter and new, contemporary case studies and exemplars for a fresh and inspirational examination of well-known geographical themes A companion volume, Higher Geography: Physical and Human Environments: Second Edition, provides material for the other areas of the course.

Explore the past, present, and future of the Grand Canyon. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and engaging infographics help readers learn all about this natural wonder and how to protect it long into the future.

France is a country found on the continent of Europe. It is one of the biggest European countries. Travel through the countries of the world and learn about weather landscapes and everyday life.|France is a country found on the continent of Europe. It is one of the biggest European countries. Travel through the countries of the world and learn about weather landscapes and everyday life.

Explore the past, present, and future of California's Redwood Forest. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and engaging infographics help readers learn all about this natural wonder and how to protect it long into the future.