Using the format of the original Through Children's Literature series of titles, Dr. Rogers expands the original series focus by discussing how instruction today and the use of integrated children's literature is Shaped by the Standards. Arranged around the national standards strands in Geography, this title includes an introduction that explains the strands and the standards and includes 2-4 lesson plans for each strand. The author identifies and explains the performance expectations and provide literature text sets for each strand. Graphic organizers and other supporting materials are included within the chapters. Grades K-4.