Mason Crest 2015 - 2016 School Year Catalog

Central America is the name given to the southern part of the isthmus that separates North America and South America. This position has given it an important strategic role in international affairs. This series examines the seven countries of this region, teaching young readers about the geography, history, economy, and culture of each nation. Each of these 64-page books is written in an easy-to-understand style, and includes numerous color illustrations and maps. A chronology, glossary of terms, a guide to additional resources for more information, text-dependent questions and report ideas, and an index supplement the up-to-date information provided within the books. SEE PAGE 25 DISCOVERING CENTRAL AMERICA: HISTORY, POLITICS, AND CULTURE | 8 TITLES For decades the countries of the greater Middle East region have played a critical role in world affairs due to their strategic importance. This series provides detailed information about a number of the largest or most important countries in this region. Each book focuses on a particular country, providing an in-depth examination of the geography, history, society, and demographics, as well as thorough reporting on and analysis of the current political situation. The books range from 112 to 144 pages, and include 40 to 50 color photographs, maps, and graphics that will help student readers put events into historical and present day perspective. Timelines, glossaries, print and Web sources for further information, text-dependent questions, project and report ideas, and a useful index are included. SEE PAGES 26-27 MAJOR NATIONS OF THE MODERN MIDDLE EAST | 13 TITLES Millions of young people play and love sports, but only a select few will have a shot at the big money on the playing field . . . but off the field, opportunities abound. In Careers Off the Field, passionate sports fans with an eye on sports business will get an insiders guide to a wide range of jobs, from becoming an agent or a coach, to running a stadium or a sports marketing firm, to covering sports as a journalist or broadcaster. Sports management is one of todays fastest-growing college majors, and Careers Off the Field will provide tomorrows sports leaders with the game plan they need to make it to the finish line. Contributors to the series have written for the NFL, Sports Illustrated, Newsweek, and Mens Journal; interview subjects include experts from top colleges and pro teams. Each book provides ideas that readers can take action on right now. A life in sports doesn’t have to end with the final high school game . . . keep playing and earning with Careers Off the Field. SEE PAGES 18-19 CAREERS OFF THE FIELD | 10 TITLES South America is the fourth-largest continent on earth, and is home to more than 386 million people. The lavishly illustrated books in this series survey the countries of this continent, and detail the geography, history, economy, and culture of each nation. Each of these 64-page books is written in an easy-to- understand style, and includes numerous color illustrations and maps. A chronology, glossary of terms, a guide to additional resources for more information, text-dependent questions and report ideas, and an index supplement the up-to-date information provided. SEE PAGE 28 DISCOVERING SOUTH AMERICA: HISTORY, POLITICS, AND CULTURE | 13 TITLES Island nations in the Caribbean Sea are home to a fascinating blend of native, European, and African influences that can vary widely. This new series reveals many interesting facts about the major island countries of this region, as well as the 42 million people who live there. Each 64-page volume contains information about the country's geography, history, political system, native people and cultures, and major communities. The volumes are supplemented with a variety of useful resources, including a chronology of events related to the country, recipes and ideas for projects and reports, a glossary of terms, sources for more information, and a detailed index. SEE PAGE 29 DISCOVERING THE CARIBBEAN: HISTORY, POLITICS, AND CULTURE | 11 TITLES

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