Latitude, Longitude and Time Zones
Longitude and latitude are imaginary lines that circle the Earth. They are used to exactly pinpoint where a person or object is located. These lines are on maps and measured in degrees.
Earthquakes
An earthquake is one of the worst natural disasters on our Earth. We think that the ground we stand on is very stable, but it isn’t. It moves quite a lot. In the last few decades, scientists have been able to find out why earthquakes happen.
African Americans
African Americans are citizens of the United States with ancestors who came from Africa. Their forefathers were brought to American colonies as slaves in the 17th and 18th centuries. About 40 million African Americans, 13% of the total population, live in the USA today. Contents (24 pages) Civil Rights March on Washington in 1963Image: Rowland Scherman,
London
London is the capital of the United Kingdom and one of the world’s oldest, largest and most multicultural cities. It is Great Britain’s economic , cultural and political centre and attracts businessmen,exchange students artists and performersfrom all obver the world.
The Human Heart
The human heart is a muscle that lies on the left of the chest. It is about the size of a fist. The heart is like a pump that sends blood around your body.
Tourism
Tourism is travelling for pleasure or to enjoy yourself away from the place where you live. People do this for many different reasons – to have fun, visit other countries and learn about other cultures, or just relax from stressful working life.