Cultures of the World (Third Edition, Group 18) ?
Cultures of the World (Third Edition) ?
Reading Level: 5
Interest Level: 5-8
Readers will discover a diverse range of countries in the
third edition of the popular Cultures of the World? series. Each book introduces
readers to the unique geography, history, economy, and people of Estonia, Ghana,
Angola, Mongolia, Honduras, and Yemen. Readers will also explore the government,
environment, lifestyle, religious practices, languages, and traditional foods of
each nation, while up-to-date statistics and current events reveal the
challenges affecting each country and its people.
Each Book Contains:
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Quotes by famous individuals, up-to-date statistics, or excerpts from important
documents start each chapter and enable each reader 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