Develop geography literacy while learning about the unique characteristics of North America!The 7 Continents: North America helps students learn about North America through engaging reading and writing activities. Five geography units cover the following standards-based topics:Section 1: North America in the World Introduces students to the location of North America in the world.North America's Relative LocationNorth America's HemisphereNorth America's Absolute LocationUsing a Projection Map Section 2: Political Divisions of North America Introduces students to the five regions and 23 countries of North America.Population of North AmericaCountries of North AmericaLargest Countries by AreaLargest Countries by PopulationCanada and GreenlandThe United States and Its TerritoriesMexicoCentral America The CaribbeanCapital Cities of North America Section 3: Physical Features of North AmericaStudents learn about the landforms and bodies of water of North America.North America's Landscape Rocky Mountains Grand CanyonDeserts of North AmericaFrozen NorthCentral American RainforestsIslands of the CaribbeanNorth America's Bodies of WaterGreat LakesNorth American RiversPanama Canal Section 4: Valuable Resources of North AmericaStudents learn about the various natural resources of North America.Fossil FuelsHydroelectricityRenewable EnergyFishingCorn and LivestockCoffee and BananasNorth America's ForestsWildlife of North America Section 5: North American CultureIntroduces students to the architecture, art, beliefs, and traditions of North American people. Tourist Attractions Arts and Entertainment Religions of North America Native Cultures North American Cuisine Celebrations