"Geography is the study of Earths physical features. Its also the study of how people interact with these features. This indispensable book introduces important concepts of geography to readers through at-level text and colorful, closely correlated photographs, making this important aspect of social studies both engaging and appealing. Readers will learn how geography affects where and how people live, and how people change their environments. Theyll also discover what geographers do and their role in helping us understand our changing planet"--.