World Famous Comics: Regional Geography of the United States and Canada (4th Edition)
Regional Geography of the United States and Canada (4th Edition)
By: Tom L. McKnight Publisher: Prentice Hall Average Rating: Binding: Hardcover Label: Prentice Hall Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 514 Publication Date: January 02, 2004
Product Description: The well-known author of this best-selling book focuses on landscape appreciation of the regional geography of the United States and Canada. He emphasizes the description and interpretation of North American landscapes, including their development. Issues such as ecosystems, urban changes, agriculture, and inland waterways are all visited in depth. Up-to-date maps and information make this book different from any other on the market; it covers such topics as: the North American continent; the physical environment; population; cities; regions; the Atlantic Northeast; French Canada; megalopoli; the Appalachians and Ozarks; the inland South; the Southeastern coast; the Heartland; the Great Plains and prairies; the Rocky Mountains; the intermontane West; the California region; the Hawaiian Islands; the North Pacific coast; the boreal forest; and the Arctic. Not only an excellent desk reference for geographers and geologists, this book can be an excellent addition to any home or school library.
A well written text Regional Geography of the United States and Canada (3rd Edition) is a well written text, aimed at the undergraduate level (primarily upper division). The material is presented in a readable format, using maps, illustrations and pictures when necessary to convey a point. This book focuses on landscape appreciation of the regional geography of the United States and Canada. He emphasizes the description and interpretation of North American landscapes, including their development. It covers such topics as: the North American continent; the physical environment; population; cities; regions; the Atlantic Northeast; French Canada; megalopolis; the Appalachians and Ozarks; the inland South; the Southeastern coast; the Heartland; the Great Plains and prairies; the Rocky Mountains; the Intermontane West; the California region; the Hawaiian Islands; the North Pacific coast; the Boreal Forest; and the Arctic. Of the five different college textbooks on the market that focus on the geography of the United States and Canada, this is by far one of the better texts.
Simple, yet to the point Used this book for a independent study class, was easy enough that i didnt have to wonder around and re-read items. Simple and to the point...