Cultures of the World (Fourth Edition, Group 6)®

From the pyramids of Egypt to the provinces of Canada, readers take an informative and engaging trip around the world in the latest edition of these popular guides to global culture. The comprehensive text is broken into focused chapters that highlight each nation's government, history, geography, economy, and cultural aspects such as arts, leisure activities, and festivals. Each chapter is filled with stunning, full-color photographs of important landmarks, natural beauty, and citizens from all walks of life. Current events are reflected in the meticulously researched and updated text, allowing readers to connect the past and present in a global sense.

Each Book Contains:
• Recipes that encourage readers to deepen their appreciation for and understanding of other cultures in a hands-on—and delicious—way
• Fact boxes that introduce readers to important points of interest, teach them words in foreign languages, and inspire them to travel the world
• A variety of clearly labeled maps that give readers more information about the featured nation's geography, economy, and culture

Curriculum Connections:
• The essential concept of global citizenship is a focal point of the updated text, including sidebars dedicated to biographies of prominent global citizens who serve as examples of how one person can make a difference in their community, their nation, and the world as a whole
• A detailed bibliography as well as relevant internet links at the end of each chapter facilitate further research, independent study, and thorough fact-checking
• A timeline of both national and world history is included in each volume, inviting readers to compare and contrast as they explore the connection between global events and the development of a single country