Exploring World Cultures (Group 3)

Every country has its own culture, people, and identity. Exploring World Cultures makes the history, customs, and traditions of cultures around the world accessible to young readers. In this new set, learn about Afghanistan, France, Israel, Italy, Iraq, and Spain. Each book examines the country's history, beliefs, lifestyles, foods, and customs. By presenting material in a vivid and engaging way, each reader will step away knowing a little bit more about the country and why it is unique?and having a better understanding of ways in which countries might be similar.

Each Book Contains:

• Age-appropriate sidebars and fact boxes exploring key elements of a culture
• Illustrations that engage the reader
• Photos and graphics that complement and further explain accompanying text
• Vocabulary terms bolded in the text and included in a glossary section for ease of reading and comprehension

Curriculum Connections:

• Accessible, age-appropriate books introduce young readers to different cultures around the world
• Cultural diversity and understanding are celebrated and supported through an exploration of aspects such as language, cuisine, and history