Exploring World Cultures (Groups 1 ? 12)
Exploring World Cultures (First Edition)
Reading Level: 3
Interest Level: 2-5
Readers take an exciting and informative trip around the planet with these age-appropriate guides to global diversity. They are invited to explore countries as unique as Morocco, Belgium, South Korea, and Cuba through simple, clear text. In addition, fact boxes and sidebars provide extra insight and fun facts. Focused chapters give readers a deeper look at each country's geography, history, and economy, enhancing social studies curriculum topics. Other chapters devoted to celebrations, fun and play, and food help readers deepen their appreciation for and understanding of other cultures. Colorful photographs make this a reading adventure to remember!
Each Book Contains:
• A vibrant design that looks like a travel guide to appeal to future world travelers and reluctant readers
• Popular words and phrases from each country to introduce readers to new languages
• A list of relevant and age-appropriate books, websites, and videos to continue their research
Curriculum Connections:
• Maps are included to help readers practice obtaining information from visual sources
• A glossary of unfamiliar terms bolded in the text aids in the development of vocabulary skills
• Informative text encourages readers to compare and contrast life in each country with life in the country they call home
