Cultures of the World (Third Edition, Group 20)?
Cultures of the World (Third Edition)?
Reading Level: 5
Interest Level: 5-8
Young explorers will learn about the Bahamas, Malta, Guyana, Niger, Fiji, and
Moldova. Each volume explores aspects of the country, including the lives of its
citizens, and the country's customs, history, government, celebrations, and
languages. Through vivid photographs, sidebars, further research links, and
recipes, readers will also gain an in-depth understanding of the region's
geography, culture, religions, cuisine, and lifestyle.
Each Book
Contains:
• Quotes by famous individuals, up-to-date statistics, or excerpts
from important documents start each chapter
• Recipes that help readers
explore and experience the country in a unique way
• Internet Links sections
connect the reader to further information
• 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
• Updated maps, photographs, facts, and figures help
students gain an understanding of the text
• Students can create opinion
pieces with source materials on countries
• Sidebars and chapter design
provide text features that help students efficiently locate information relevant
to a given topic
• Presentation facilitates student interpretation and
analysis