Exploring World Cultures (Second Edition, Groups 1 – 5)

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:
• 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 encourage further research into those events