Longman Vistas 6

Description
Longman Vistas is an integrated social science series for classes 6 to 8, based on the National Curriculum Framework for School Education. The books introduce young learners to historical events that have significantly influenced and shaped our thought and society; they make the learners aware of the physical as well as human aspects of our environment; and they create a clear understanding of the relationship of the individual with the society. The content is graded as per the latest NCERT guidelines and is presented in an attractive layout. The interactive approach of the series will arouse the interest of the learners. Maps, images and figures supplement the text and in-box description of few sub-topics imparts deeper understanding.

• New terms facilitate understanding of new words.
• Facts and Do You Know enrich knowledge by giving additional information.
• Case studies included for detailed study of some topics.
• Activity and Let's do reinforces learning through activities and projects.
• Frequently Asked Questions with answers facilitate recapitulation.

1. Introducing History
2. Earliest Societies
3. From Hunters to Farmers
4. The First Civilisation in India
5. The Vedic Age
6. Early States
7. Rise of New Religions
8. The First Empire: The Mauryas
9. Life in Towns and Villages
10. Trade and Contact with Distant Lands
11. New Empires and Kingdoms
12. Culture and Science

1. The Earth in the Solar System
2. Latitudes and Longitudes
3. Motions of the Earth
4. Maps
5. Realms of the Earth
6. Major Landforms of the Earth
7. India: location and Physical Divisions
8. India: Climate, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife .

1. Diversity
2. Diversity: Prejudice and Discrimination
3. The Government
4. Elements of a Democratic Government
5. Panchayati Raj
6. District Administration
7. Urban Administration
8. Rural Livelihoods
9. Urban Livelihoods