This textbook gives fourth grade pupils a glimpse of the world's geography, cultures, and wildlife from a Biblical perspective. The first chapter teaches a basic knowledge of the climate zones of the earth. Chapters 2-8 take the student around the globe, studying the geographical and cultural variations of different lands, including Nigeria, the Philippines, Australia, Europe, Japan, Siberia, Ecuador and more. Chapter 9 prepares the student for the fifth grade book, Homelands in North America, by teaching a basic knowledge about the United States and Canada. Special attention is given to an understanding of the states, provinces, and regions of these two countries.

Mapmaking and geographical knowledge are emphasized throughout the course. The students are required to fill out blank outline maps for most of the lessons. The outline maps are included in the back of the pupil's textbook, and my be copied or traced as needed.

Over 230 maps, illustrations, and photographs are shown in color or black and white. Study exercises are included for each lesson. There are 45 lessons, including the reviews at the end of each chapter.

The teacher's manual contains a reduced copy of each pupil's page, as well as copies of the tests with the answers filled in. Surrounding the pupil's pages are the answer key, main points, and other helpful information. A separate test booklet contains the 10 tests.

Supplementary items (not included):

Contents

• Introduction to the Teacher

Unit One: Climates In Different Lands

Chapter 1: Climate Zones of the Earth

• 1. Climate Zones
• 2. The Tropical Zone
• 3. The Temperate Zone
• 4. The Frigid Zone
• 5. Chapter 1 Review

Unit Two: Tropical Lands

Chapter 2: Nigeria, A Warm African Land

• 6. A Visit to Antonia's Home
• 7. Exploring the Savannas
• 8. A Drive Through a Game Reserve
• 9. Resources of Nigeria
• 10. Chapter 2 Review
• So Far This Year

Chapter 3: The Philippines, More Than 7,000 Islands

• 11. At Home Near Manilla
• 12. A Visit to Grandfather's Farm
• 13. Fishing With Father
• 14. At the Docks and the Market
• 15. Chapter 3 Review
• So Far This Year

Unit 3: Temperate Lands

Chapter 4: Australia, The Lonely Continent

• 16. A Trip to Grandfather's Station
• 17. Sights and Sounds on Grandfather's Station
• 18. A Flight Over the Outback
• 19. The Pacific Coast
• 20. Chapter 4 Review
• So Far This Year

Chapter 5: Lands Along the Rhine River

• 21. Europe, a Land of Many Countries
• 22. Switzerland, Land of the Alps
• 23. Visiting Germany and France
• 24. The Netherlands, Land From the Sea
• 25. Chapter 5 Review
• So Far This Year

Chapter 6: Japan, Land of the Rising Sun

• 26. The Japanese Archipelago
• 27. A Farm Village on Shikoku
• 28. On the Inland Sea
• 29. A Train Ride to Tokyo
• 30. Chapter 6 Review
• So Far This Year

Unit Four: Cold, High, and Dry Lands

Chapter 7: Cold Lands, Small and Great

• 31. Greenland, a Danish Delight
• 32. Siberia, the Russian Frontier
• 33. Iceland, Steppingstone Between Two Worlds
• 34. Antarctica, the Frozen Continent
• 35. Chapter 7 Review
• So Far This Year

Chapter 8: High Lands and Dry Lands

• 36. Ecuador, Land of Many Climates
• 37. The Highlands of Ecuador
• 38. Life in a Desert
• 39. A Desert Oasis
• 40. Chapter 8 Review
• So Far This Year

Unit Five: Neighboring Lands

Chapter 9: North American Homelands

• 41. Regions of the United States
• 42. A Nation of Fifty States
• 43. Regions of Canada
• 44. A Nation of Provinces and Territories
• 45. Chapter 9 Review
• So Far This Year

• Map Section
• Test Answer Key
• Glossary Word Index
• Map Index
• General Index
• Photo Credits