The "Pocket Guides" volumes are designed to be a teacher's friend both in the classroom and when preparing at home. They provide the essential knowledge needed to teach the primary curriculum with confidence and to achieve the targets set by the Teacher Training Agency. The chapters in this particular volume reflect the broad sections of the geography curriculum. The author explains and clarifies geographical concepts and offers background information. Chapters are included on: geographical enquiry and skills; places; patterns and processes; environmental change and sustainable development; and water. There are amazing facts, common misconceptions, answers to the challenging questions that children commonly ask, teaching ideas, and a resources list.