Cultures of the World (Fourth Edition, Group 7)®

Jamaica's sandy beaches, Ireland's green fields, and South Korea's bustling cities are just some of the destinations highlighted in the latest edition of these popular guides to global culture. Focused chapters provide detailed information about each country's geography, history, government, arts, food, and more. These chapters are supplemented with sidebars and colorful photographs that showcase a nation's natural beauty, unique ethnic groups, special festivals, and other important features. From the religious traditions of Pakistan and leisure activities in Sweden to the languages spoken in Vietnam, readers learn facts that enhance their appreciation for the world's many diverse cultures.

Each Book Contains:
• Fact boxes that call out important points of interest, teach readers new languages, and inspire a sense of curiosity about the world and a desire to explore it
• Recipes broken down into achievable steps to allow readers to explore different cultures from their kitchen
• Internet links and lists of related media, including books, music, and movies, to encourage readers to continue their cultural education

 Curriculum Connections:
• Global citizenship is a focal point of the text, including in biographical sidebars that provide readers with inspiring examples of global citizens and activists from each country
• Detailed topographical, economic, and cultural maps allow readers to develop their map-reading skills and their ability to find information in features beyond the main text
• The thoroughly updated main text invites readers to make connections between the past and present and to think critically about both history and current events