Cultures of the World (Third Edition, Group 21)?
Cultures of the World (Third Edition)?
Reading Level: 5
Interest Level: 5-8
It's time for another fabulous journey around the world.
Readers will learn all about the engaging nations of Croatia, Cameroon, Grenada,
Bahrain, Maldives, and Scotland. Each volume explores different aspects of the
country, including everyday life for people who live there, special traditions
and customs practiced in each country, history, government, culinary practices
and delights, and languages spoken there. Through vivid photographs, sidebars,
and recipes, readers will also gain an in-depth understanding of the region's
geography, culture, religions, cuisine, and lifestyle.
Each Book
Contains:
• Quotes by famous individuals, up-to-date statistics, or excerpts
from important documents introduce each chapter and enable readers to better
understand perspectives within each country
• Recipes that help readers
explore an element of the country in a personal, unique, and lasting way
•
Internet links sections connect the reader to further information about subjects
covered in each chapter
Curriculum Connections:
• Builds academic
vocabulary with grade-appropriate words to help students effectively explain the
texts
• Updated maps, photographs, and facts and figures help students gain
an understanding of the narratives
• Students can create opinion pieces with
source materials on each country
• Sidebars and an appealing design provide
text features that help students efficiently locate relevant information
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Presentation facilitates student interpretation and analysis