Exploring World Cultures (Group 6)

Exploring World Cultures introduces young readers to societies and places around the world through captivating and age-appropriate content for young readers. This set consists of Jamaica, Pakistan, Russia, South Korea, Turkey, and Vietnam, focusing on the history and culture of each country in compelling ways that explain differences but also promote empathy through the familiar. With full-color photographs, fun fact boxes, and a further information section, this series encourages young readers to learn more about the world.
Each Book Contains:
? Explorations of how the people live today, including their religion, language, art, and food
? Full-color photographs that complement and further explain accompanying text
? Age-appropriate sidebars and fact boxes exploring key elements of a culture
? Glossary terms that are bolded in the text and included in a Glossary for ease of reading and comprehension
Curriculum Connections:
? Accessible, age-appropriate information helps young readers understand different cultures
? Glossary defines age-appropriate terms for vocabulary building
? Images help to guide reading comprehension
? Cultural diversity and understanding are celebrated and supported through an exploration of aspects such as language, cuisine, and history of different countries