The Pacific Northwest: Past, Present and Future (2nd Edition)

This textbook discusses some past, present and future aspects of the Pacific Northwest and its inhabitants. The book is organized into four units: Unit One - The Physical Environment; Unit Two - Human History Unit Three - Socio-Economic Progress Unit Four - The Future   The scope of the book is by design regional and therefore quite broad. Discussion of events, people, and concepts is limited to the subject's overall impact upon the region as a whole. It was not designed to be a scholarly historical treatise nor a collection of local or personal histories. The book is a regional text designed to acquaint the Pacific Northwest secondary student with his or her environment and cultural heritage.  Student Activities Student activities conclude each chapter except Chapter 19. The student activities have four basic parts. A. Developing Vocabulary Skills - important basic enrichment terms B. Developing Map Skills - use and interpretation of maps C. Understanding Concepts - student question