"The United States and Canada are two of the largest countries on Earth, and their geographical diversity reflects their vast size. From the heights of the Rocky Mountains to the depths of Death Valley and from the coastal cities of New York and Vancouver to the open expanses of the plains, readers journey from the Atlantic to the Pacific, building their knowledge of geography along the way. The comprehensive main text is presented alongside fact boxes, sidebars, and impressive photographs of the United States and Canada. Readers can even explore critical-thinking questions to apply these curriculum concepts to current issues"-- Provided by publisher.