A Journey through North America is a 5th grade textbook that focuses on United States, Canada, Mexico, and Central America. The outline for this book is based on the North Carolina Social Studies Standard Course of Study and teaches students to explore these geographic regions, the people of these nations and the physical environments in which they live. As they examine social, economic, and political institutions, students will analyze the similarities and differences among these societies. The student edition has many features such as Unit Openers, Sequencing Timelines, Chapter Previews, Chapter Opener Maps, Key Terms, primary source activities, and North Carolina Portraits that challenge students to draw conclusions and demonstrate comprehension. TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 A Journey across North America Unit 1 North America as Home Place Chapter 2 Where in the World? Chapter 3 North America: A Place for Variety Unit 2 Old and New Civilizations Chapter 4 First Peoples Chapter 5 Europeans Conquer North America Unit 3 The History of the United States Chapter 6 The Birth of a New Nation Chapter 7 A Young Country Chapter 8 The Civil War and Reconstruction Chapter 9 A Continent of Change Chapter 10 Many Different People Chapter 11 The United States 1899-1945 Chapter 12 America Since 1945 Unit 4 Our Nation Today Chapter 13 A Rich Land Chapter 14 Eastern Regions of the United States Chapter 15 Western Regions of the United States Chapter 16 The Pacific Region of the United States Chapter 17 Government of the People Unit 5 Canada Chapter 18 The Land and People Chapter 19 Settling a Nation Chapter 20 Economy and Government Chapter 21 Society and Culture Unit 6 Mexico Chapter 22 The Land and People Chapter 23 People and Their Environment Chapter 24 Economy and Government Chapter 25 Culture and Society Unit 7 Central America and the Caribbean Chapter 26 Central America Chapter 27 The Caribbean Islands

A textbook introducing the geography, history, natural resources, people, and culture of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the countries of Central and South America and the Caribbean.

This activity book of over 110 ready-to-use, reproducible pencil-to-paper worksheets is ideal for enrichment or for use as reinforcement. Perfect for use at school or as homework, it features basic core subject areas including language arts, math, science, and social studies.