"This book is one of two core text books and has been written to help to help you prepare for the SQA Higher Grade Geography Examination." -- (Introduction)
The National Curriculum for pupils aged five to 11 is set out in the handbook for primary teachers, for pupils aged 11 to 16 is in the handbook for secondary teachers
"The content reflects a common core of the curriculum in Social Studies for this level in the eastern Carribean sub-region and other Caribbean territories."
First published by Heinemann Education Publishers in 1990, second edition published by Pearson Education Limited in 2002