Interact with this world map from McDougal Littell/TERC to highlight different climate zones and see a photograph of each one. Ten climate zones are represented, including tundra, desert, humid subtropical, and others.

Young scholars learn about the climate zones of the world by interpreting data and then identifying climate zones described in postcards.

Detailed, comprehensive information on countries and people all over the world. Great tool for discovering facts on world issues, seeing photos, and just exploring the world in general. Also includes quizzes based on the website's content.

While global average temperature has risen above the 1950-1980 average, our planet's polar regions are experiencing warming at a faster rate than other places.

Equatorial Guinea is made up of islands and a continental region. Read about the land forms on each. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.