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)
