Spotlight on the USA

A region-by-region introduction to life in the USA. How to use: As a classroom reading text. For self-study at home. Who is it for: Students who want to find out more about the USA. Key features: The book consists of high-interest reading passages on prominent regions across the United States. Each unit is divided into separate readings focusing on topics such as the history, geography, famous personalities, economics and culture of the particular region. Illustrations and photographs in each passage heighten students' interest. Puzzles and games at the end of each passage reinforce the topics and vocabulary. Regular discussion points encourage cross-cultural comparisons. Glossaries at the end of every unit provide students with concise, easy-to-understand definitions. Maps featured throughout the text help students locate the areas highlighted in the readings.