United States of America - Sally Garrington

The World in Focus series provides an up-to-date view of individual countries around the world. Including discussion of the major challenges facing each country now and in the future. These books give a real insight into life in every part of the globe.

The United States is a land of outstanding natural beauty with abundant natural resources. The USA is the wealthiest nation in the world and the world's only superpower.

The growing divide between rich and poor is one of the major challenges facing the United States for the future.

Sally Garrington is an experienced teacher of geography and a senior examiner for a major exam board. She has written books on the USA and Canada and regularly organizes geographical study visits to the USA.