Dear Teachers.

• Author: Zack, Ian
• Position: TEACHER'S EDITION

Dear Teachers,

We're delighted to bring you the 2013 World Affairs atlas and almanac. It's full of maps, charts, tables, and statistics--some fun, some serious--about the world's 196 countries. It's designed to get your students talking and thinking critically about the challenges facing the world and the role of the United States as a global leader.

The atlas includes an economic map of the world as well as six regional news maps spotlighting the foreign-policy issues the U.S. faces in each region. The almanac features the latest data on population, economy, government, and more. Together, they make a handy desk reference that students can consult all year long. (And don't worry if print issues get lost in lockers: The entire issue is available in digital, whiteboard-ready format at...