Exploratory and investigative learning is at the forefront. A brief motivating introduction leads students into the topic of each double page and sparks their interest. The acquisition and consolidation of skills occur through the engagement with diverse and thematically structured materials. The step-by-step, well-thought-out tasks support students in skill acquisition and ensure sustainable learning success. There is ample opportunity for practice and application: the chapters conclude with a "Know-How Double Page." With the help of the methods appendix, the learning of geographical working methods can be flexibly integrated into the course of instruction. Thanks to the larger format, photos, graphics, and maps can be presented more clearly and evaluated more effectively – a real added value. Additionally, QR codes with interactive knowledge checks, feedback functions, and supplementary information allow for various approaches to task completion. Blue arrows indicate the method to be applied for selected tasks. Expert tasks are designed for in-depth exploration of a topic. A special highlight of the new series is the high-quality GIDA films and animations. These can be accessed directly using the online key printed in the book and QR codes on the corresponding book pages.