Latin America Maps summarize information about Latin America’s early Indian and colonial history. Students learn how Latin American colonies became independent countries. Students integrate information and create physical maps that show land forms, regions, products, and wildlife. Information about Latin America’s people and U.S. relations is given. Additional sheets on Mayan culture and Panama Canal are included.

Russia – Soviet Union – Republic Independence 1991 summarize information about Russia’s early history, as well as the Soviet Union’s 74 years of existence. Students will learn about Russia’s organization, operation, and overthrow of the Communist governments. Students complete information about the new independent countries that were Soviet Republics. Students also learn about Russia’s wildlife and six climatic and vegetation zones. Two Sheets of Russian Folk Tales included.

Canada Maps summarize Canada’s history beginning with early Indians and Eskimos. Viking exploration, French and English settlements, and Canada’s independence are highlighted. Provinces and territories are described, and each one’s coat-of-arms is pictured. Students learn about Canada’s government, geography, its new territory of Nunavut, and its varied people.

Mexico Maps summarize Mexico’s history from 8000 B.C. to present times. Students gain information about Mexico’s Native Americans, Spanish, and Mestizo cultures. They learn how the establishment of missions helped Spain to hold its lands in the New World, and how the vaqueros, or first cowboys, came about during this time. Students will understand how much of Mexico’s land became part of the U.S. Land regions, government, symbols, sports, crafts, holidays, food, and present day life, and economy are highlighted. Additional sheets on Mayan culture and Aztec Civilization are included.

Australia Maps summarize information about Australia’s history, early people, English colonization, and independence. Students learn about Australia’s land regions, geography, climate, wildlife, national parks, national symbols, government, and the continent’s Aborigine people. Added sheets about Captain Bligh, Fletcher Christian and the fascinating story of Mutiny on the Bounty are included.