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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Uncovering the past Chapter 2 - Ancient Egypt Chapter 3 - Ancient Greece Chapter 4 - Ancient Rome Chapter 5 - Ancient China Chapter 6 - Geospatial skills Chapter 7 - The Asia-Pacific region Chapter 8 - Deserts Chapter 9 - Endangered species Chapter 10 - Money for life Chapter 11 - Being a good citizen