My America Author:Abeka This very brief overview of the United States and the world is patriotic and upbeat. It offers tidbits about famous people and places (including the fable about George Washington and the cherry tree). "World" study features a few paragraphs about selected countries. The only way I recommend this book to you is if you purchase the teacher edition... more ». The last half of that edition is the student text, so you need not purchase a separate student book. The first half of the teacher edition fleshes out and enlivens lessons with lesson plans that include reading comprehension, vocabulary, geography, and writing activities; additional background information; and other enrichment activities. Of course, this requires teacher presentation, but it should require minimal preparation time.« less