Cultures of the World (Fourth Edition, Group 9)®

Readers explore the unique peoples and landscapes of Puerto Rico, Cuba, Haiti, and other parts of Central America and the Caribbean in the latest edition of these popular guides to global cultures. Focused chapters break down curricular topics, such as history, language, and economics, as well as cultural elements, such as the arts, festivals, and food. The meticulously researched and updated text helps readers gain a stronger understanding of current events and the relationship between those events, historical influence, and culture. Along the way, readers are treated to a visual feast as full-color photographs showcase the vibrancy of each location.

Each Book Contains:
• Recipes for culturally significant dishes to create a hands-on learning experience
• Fact boxes that highlight places to visit, important words to know in foreign languages, and essential tips for global travel to inspire readers to explore the world in safe, respectful, and successful ways
• Sidebars that highlight examples of global citizens from each featured location to encourage readers to think critically about how one person's actions can affect not just their part of the world, but also the global community as a whole

Curriculum Connections:
• Multiple maps, including political, economic, and cultural maps, invite readers to practice obtaining important information from sources beyond the main text and allow them to develop strong map-reading skills
• A detailed timeline of global events and events in each featured location helps readers better understand the chronology of historical events as well as the relationship between global events and events within a particular part of the world
• The unbiased main text encourages readers to think critically about the many factors that contribute to cultural development, including colonization, geography, religion, politics, war, and more