"This amazing journey through the continent of North America helps show how humans affect, and are affected by, the environments in which they live. Readers will gain an understanding of the continent's various landforms, resources, and human activities. Examples featured include dog sledding in Greenland, floating on a barge down the Mississippi River, and driving by truck along the Pan American Highway"--
Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note: The human path across North America -- Ferry from Seattle -- Road Trip across Canada -- Dog sledding in Greenland -- Streetcar around Toronto -- Barge on the Mississippi -- Boat cruise on the Erie Canal -- Fly out of Atlanta -- Going West by train -- On horseback through Navajo Country -- On the Los Angeles Metro -- Trucking on the Pan American highway -- Shipping out of Costa Rica.