Author Description

This very successful three book series offers students a learn-by-doing approach to the interpretation, understanding and use of maps, aerial photographs, satellite images, statistics and case studies. -Provides the raw materials and associated exercises necessary to introduce and reinforce basic geographical skills. -Develops skills through relevant, real-life exercises that will arouse students' curiousity. -Gives students the ability to make deductions from photographs and satellite images; organize, present and understand statistical data; and analyze raw materials presented in the form of case studies. -Contains, in each lab, a brief description of the specific skill followed by numerous, sequential questions that involve students with maps, graphs, photographs, and illustrations. -Provides topographic maps, aerial photographs and satellite images.