Cultures of the World (Fourth Edition, Group 1)®

Readers take an informative and engaging trip through Asia in the latest edition of this popular look at world cultures. Featuring the most up-to-date facts about countries ranging from India and Japan to Singapore and Indonesia, these vibrant guides to life around the globe are filled with full-color photographs presented in a fresh new design. Essential information about the geography, history, environment, and language of each country supplements social studies curriculum topics. In addition, chapters focusing on the arts, sports, and foods of a given part of the world allow readers to find the fun in this learning experience.

Each Book Contains:
• Fact boxes that highlight relevant points of interest, important words and phrases in different languages, and fun facts about the topic of each chapter
• Recipes to encourage readers to explore cultural diversity in the kitchen and to take a hands-on approach to learning
• Maps that present each country's geography, culture, and economy in creative and informative ways

Curriculum Connections:
• The concept of global citizenship is highlighted in both the main text and individual "Global Citizen Spotlight" sidebars, which present short biographies of residents of each country who are working to make the world a better place
• Carefully curated bibliographies and "Links to Learn More" sections encourage further research and the development of strong fact-checking skills
• Objective and comprehensive text allows readers to develop their own informed opinions on global historical and current events