Cultures of the World (Fourth Edition, Groups 1 – 13)®

Readers travel around the world in these popular guides to global culture that serve as essential research resources as well as inspiration for future globetrotters. From the snowy landscapes of Switzerland to the rainforests of Costa Rica, readers are introduced to many diverse parts of the world and the people who call those places home. Focused chapters detail the featured nation's history, geography, arts scene, ethnic groups, and more. Each chapter features fact-filled sidebars, as well as vibrant photographs of some of the world's most beautiful places, creating a reading experience that is both educational and exciting.

Each Book Contains:
• Recipes for traditional foods that are presented through clear instructions
• Fact boxes that highlight travel tips for visiting new countries, define words in foreign languages, and point out important locations to visit in each country
• A helpful timeline that allows readers to compare events in a specific country with global events occurring at the same time

Curriculum Connections:
• The meticulously researched and updated text allows readers to strengthen their knowledge of current events and to explore the ways culture, geography, and history can affect current events around the world
• Political, topographical, economic, and cultural maps allow readers to develop their skills at reading a variety of maps to obtain important information
• Global citizenship is a major focus of the text, especially in sidebars that highlight inspiring examples of global citizens working to help people in their country and around the world