How Geography Affects the United States: [5 volumes]

by Robin Doak

Overview

Mountains, rivers, lakes, oceans and other geographical components have always affected the ways Americans live, from settlement patterns to industries. What's the highest mountain peak in the United States? Which is the longest river? How have wars been affected by geographical landmarks in this country? Why did trade build up in some areas and not in others? Students can find answers to these and other questions in this five-volume set, each volume covering a different region. Entries, arranged alphabetically, explore the ways in which a particular geographical feature has affected the lives of those who settled in the area. Students will discover why farming emerged in some areas while big industries built up in others, and how people have to adapt their ways of living to accommodate their environments. Information on how each feature is being affected today by such factors as air and water pollution is also provided so students can develop a broad understanding of both geography and science.

Volume 1: The Northeast

Volume 2: The Southeast

Volume 3: The Midwest

Volume 4: The West

Volume 5: The Southwest

Grades 6-8

• 160 Photographs
• 90 Maps, Charts, and Illustrations
• Sidebars and Fact boxes
• Pronunciation key

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313322501
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	10/30/2002
Pages:	720
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 10.00(h) x 2.65(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

	Introduction	vii
Chapter 1	Adirondack Mountains	1
Chapter 2	Appalachian Mountains	11
Chapter 3	Atlantic Ocean	25
Chapter 4	Cape Cod	39
Chapter 5	Chesapeake Bay	49
Chapter 6	Connecticut River	61
Chapter 7	Delaware River	75
Chapter 8	Hudson River	89
Chapter 9	Lake Champlain	101
Chapter 10	New York Bay	113
	Sources	127
	Index	128