Geography Today is written by a highly experienced, bestselling author team and covers all the content prescribed for the three core units of the Leaving Certificate Geography syllabus.
- Student-friendly layout packed with full-colour photographs, diagrams, charts, OSi maps and satellite images
- Accessible, concise and straightforward language suitable for both Ordinary and Higher Level students
- New and updated case studies and statistics reflect the changing economic and social developments both in Ireland and abroad, with special reference to developments in the EU
- Strong emphasis on examination skills, with a section explaining exam terms
- Exam questions for Ordinary and Higher Level are provided at the end of each chapter
- Additional questions and activities are placed throughout the text to facilitate reflection, class discussion, revision and homework
- Research opportunities encourage independent learning
- Clear and concise definitions of key terms
- Linkages between topics are highlighted where relevant
- Learning objectives and keywords are provided at the beginning of each chapter
- End-of-chapter summary charts
- Major emphasis on geographic kills with separate, comprehensive chapters on Ordnance Survey maps and aerial photographs
- A separate chapter on interpreting graphs is also provided
- The authors were very conscious of the use of Significant Relevant Points (SRPs) in the presentation of information throughout the text