United KingdomExplore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in the United Kingdom, land of Buckingham Palace, the Rosetta Stone, Arthur's Seat, Mount Snowdon, William Shakespeare, the River Thames, Harry Potter, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces the history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline, historic and full-color photos, and well-placed graphs and charts enhance this engaging title. Countries of the World is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. |
Contents
CHAPTER 1 A Visit to the United Kingdom | 7 |
MAP Political Boundaries of the United Kingdom | 13 |
Snapshot | 15 |
Mountains and Moors | 17 |
MAP Geography of the United Kingdom | 18 |
MAP Climate of the United Kingdom | 21 |
CHAPTER 3 Animals and NatureL A Changed Landscape | 31 |
A Proud Past | 43 |
Adapting to Change | 105 |
MAP Resources of the United Kingdom | 109 |
CHAPTER 9 The United Kingdom Today | 119 |
Timeline | 128 |
Facts At Your Fingertips | 130 |
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