TheWesternHemisphere
by
Dr. RandallA. Pellow
Professor Emeritus
ShippensburgUniversity
and
WilliamC. Bucher
Reading Specialist,M. Ed.
Dear Students,
Hello!Wewould like topersonallywelcomeyou toyour newbookon
TheWesternHemisphere
.
Our overall goal is for you toenjoystudyingabout thecountriesof theWesternHemisphere.This
means that you will be exploring the countries of North America, Central America,
andSouthAmerica.
This book is different from a regular textbook. Along with the reading material, we have
created activities for you to complete.We have placed an
Atlas Buddy
in the book.You will be
referring to theAB, aswe call it, quite often. In addition, there aremanymaps and other helpful
visual aids placed throughout the book.We feel that these items will help you to remember the
big ideas. Enjoy and have fun as you travel through the countries of theWesternHemisphere.
From your authors,
Dr. Pellow andMr. Bucher
PennsValley Publishers
