Cultures of the World (Third Edition, Group 16) ?
Cultures of the World (Third Edition) ?
Reading Level: 5
Interest Level: 5-8
In its third edition, the best-selling, critically
acclaimed series Cultures of the World? features even more exciting books.
Readers will get a comprehensive look into the history, lives, customs, and
celebrations of Guatemala, Tanzania, Belarus, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and
Liberia. Each book gives readers a complete look at a country?s people,
geography, history, culture, government, religions, and lifestyle.
Each Book
Contains:
? Quotes by famous individuals, up-to-date statistics, or excerpts
from important documents start each chapter and enable readers to better
understand perspectives within each country
? Recipes at the end of each book
help readers explore an element of the country in a unique way
? Internet
Links sections connect the reader to further information about subjects covered
in each chapter
? Vivid photographs capture unique aspects of each country
and ground the reader in historical perspectives and contemporary views of the
country
Curriculum Connections:
? Builds academic vocabulary with
grade-appropriate words to help students effectively explain the text
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Updated maps, photographs, and facts and figures help students gain an
understanding of the text
? Students can create opinion pieces with source
materials on countries
? Sidebars and an appealing design provide text
features that help students locate information relevant to a given topic
efficiently
? Presentation facilitates student interpretation and
analysis