WorldScapes Books - Set 2, Grade 4
Global Issues |
Social
Studies (Photo Essays) |
Language
Arts (Stories) |
History (Biographies) |
Math |
Science |
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| Canada |  Digging Deep |
 It's a Big Country! |
 Dinosaur Discoveries |
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| Many electric power plants get energy by burning coal. Learn how energy production impacts our environment. |
Albert joins his dad and the marine research team on the St. Lawrence River. He learns about belugas and sees for himself how his dad and the other scientists show great commitment to helping save these endangered whales. | Contemporary
fiction Kate and her dad take a walk in the Pacific rainforest. Kate learns about the "merry-go-round" of life and why it's so important to respect the forest and everything that lives there. |
Who is Bill Lishman? How has this innovative Canadian inventor helped save some of the world's most endangered wildlife? Read about Bill's compassion for a flock of orphaned geese, his work with Operation Migration, and his determination to make a dream come true. | Work with graphs and statistics
related to Canada’s rivers, lakes,
mountains, and other wonders. |
Learn how scientists unearth
and intercept dinosaur fossils. |
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| Italy |  Mini Markets or Mega Stores? |
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| People used to buy their food at outdoor markets. Now people go to supermarkets. Find out how people preserve local culture. | Giacomo trains and competes in the ancient art of flag throwing in one of Italy's oldest festivals— the Palio of Ferrara. He and his teammates show great respect for this medieval art by learning the many rules and by training hard all year round. | Traditional tale The golden Bell of Justice was the pride and joy of the people of Atri. It meant that all citizens were treated with fairness. One day, however, the bell of Atri rang out for an unexpected cause. |
Who was Marco Polo? Why is he known as the greatest traveler of his time? Learn about Polo's journey to China and the respect he had for the people he met there.
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Investigate the Roman Empire and the contributions it made to the world of mathematics. | Learn how modern bridges
and tunnels are built. |
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| Mexico |  Pollution Solution? |
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| Pollution can affect the air, water, and land. Learn about how people are trying to solve pollution problems around the world. |
Maureen Sanchez is the Mariachi Kid. She shows amazing determination to be a great mariachi singer. She loves keeping the traditions of Mexican music alive! |
Traditional tale The Mexican gods Quetzalcóatl and Tezcatlipoca bring music to Earth. Their generosity brings joy to everyone who shares their gift. |
Who was Frida Kahlo? How did she become a famous artist? Read about Frida and discover all about her courage and determination to overcome the challenges that she faced. |
Explore patterns and symmetry
in geometric designs and tessellations. |
Investigate the life cycle
of endangered sea turtles and what is being
done to save them. |
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| U.S.A. |  Our Heritage |
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| Discover how the U.S.A. has been shaped by the heritage of its people and is preserving cultural diversity.
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Carla Monson is a Native American. Read about her life in the city and on the reservation, and find out how important it is for her to respect both these identities. Then explore life in the United States. |
Contemporary story Ted is afraid of the water and very unhappy when his dad sends him to kayak camp. Will he find the courage to overcome his fear as he learns to kayak the river and the rapids? |
Who was Jackie Robinson? How has this famous baseball player led the way for others? Read how his bravery and determination changed sports forever. |
Analyze data—presented as maps, graphs, and charts—about weather extremes in the United States. | Explore
the "Great Age of American Inventions" and
the inventive spirit of North America. |
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Peru |
 Caught Out |
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| Modern fishing methods are reducing the number of fish. What are people doing to reduce the problem of overfishing?
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Luisa lives with llamas high in the mountains of Peru. She shows responsibility as she looks after the herd and protects them from danger. |
Contemporary fiction Maria and Eduardo show great courage when their father gets a mysterious fever as they explore an ancient Inca trail. The Q’ero Indians living nearby are the only ones who can keep him alive. |
Who was Hiram Bingham? What important treasure did he reveal to the world? Read how Hiram’s perseverance helped him rediscover the "lost" city of the Inca. |
Investigate how numbers
were used and represented in the Inca Empire. |
Examine archaeology and the science and technology of ancient civilizations. | |
Russia |
 The Challenge of Change |
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| Learn how Russia’s change in government led to social change. |
Lena lives in one of the coldest towns on Earth. Her friendships with her family and school friends help her endure the extremely long, harsh winters of Siberia.
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Play Imagine Prince Ivan's horror when he discovers his new bride is a slimy frog. The Frog Princess is full of surprises, however, and Ivan is rewarded for his kindness in the end. |
Who was Anastasia? What happened to the last ruling Russian family? Anastasia had only love and respect for her royal family. However, the people of Russia felt differently. |
Analyze facts and figures related to the history of space exploration. | Discover how the skeleton
and muscles work and how good nutrition
and exercise affect the body. |
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West Africa |
 Water for Life |
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| Clean water is important for good health. Learn how some West Africans are receiving access to clean water.
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Rabbedu treks with camels across the dry Sahara in Niger. Teamwork helps him survive many days in the hottest place on Earth. |
Traditional tale In this legend from Nigeria, we learn that prejudice and the opinions of others should never stand in the way of friendship. |
Who was Mary Kingsley? Why did she travel to Africa in the late 1800s? Read about Mary's determination to explore Africa and her adventures down wild rivers and through muddy forests. |
Identify 3-D shapes used
in a variety of buildings around the world,
starting with adobe buildings of West Africa. |
Study how many people, animals,
and plants survive in the hot, dry desert. |
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