Synopses & Reviews
Travel from region to region with
Spotlight on the USA, learning about culture, history, and everyday life in the United States. Explore the natural wonders of the West, shop the streets of New York and Los Angeles, or float down the Mississippi River in a raft. From the wilderness of Alaska to the sunshine of Key West, from Elvis to the Alamo,
Spotlight takes you there.
Interesting, topical readings cover many aspects of life all over the USA, along with fun puzzles, colorful illustrations and photographs, provocative discussion point, comprehension quizzes, word games, and helpful glossaries at the end of each section.
As a classroom reading text of for self-study at home, Spotlight on the USA offers a fascinating look into American life.
Synopsis
"Spotlight on the USA is an absorbing collection of high-interest reading passages about the prominent regions of the United States. The informative readings tell all about these diverse American regions, including the famous personalities and events that have helped shape their histories. "Spotlight on the USA is written in a concise, engaging, and often anecdotal style that captures students' interest. A special introduction entitled "The American People" describes the many facets of American culture. Individual units discuss family, religion, and political and educational systems, as well as other institutions that play an important role in the everyday lives of Americans.
Synopsis
Spotlight on the USA is a collection of high-interest reading passages about the prominent regions of the United States.