Cultures of the World (Third Edition, Groups 1 ? 24)?
Cultures of the World (Third Edition)?
Reading Level: 5
Interest Level: 5-8
The diverse people who make up our global community are
introduced in these popular guides. As readers explore detailed narratives and
vibrant photographs, their understanding of both historical and current events
is enhanced on an international scale. With chapters devoted to government,
geography, the economy, and religion, readers are given the tools to understand
the complexities of issues affecting countries around the world today. They're
provided with fun facts about the foods, activities, and celebrations that make
living in or visiting a country fun and exciting.
Each Book Contains:
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Up-to-date information to help readers get the clearest picture of life in a
given country today
• Informative sidebars that highlight important people,
places, and events
• Recipes that allow readers to experience a culture in a
hands-on and creative way
Curriculum Connections:
• Maps that highlight
each country's geography, economy, and cultural sites help readers develop a
variety of map-reading skills
• Comprehensive content encourages readers to
understand the cause and effect relationship between the past and present as
they examine the ways each country has changed over time
• Objective text
encourages readers to think critically about world events, and detailed
bibliographies encourages further research into those events
