Cultures of the World (Fourth Edition, Group 8)®

Readers are inspired to travel the world in the latest edition of these popular guides to geography and global culture. The meticulously researched and updated text is broken down into focused chapters that highlight each nation's history, economy, environment, foods, festivals, and more. Each chapter also features stunning, full-color photographs of the country's natural landscapes, cultural treasures, cities, and citizens. From the cosmopolitan centers of Great Britain and Switzerland's resort areas to farms in Poland and the tundra of Russia, readers go on an educational journey that fosters a deeper sense of multicultural appreciation.

Each Book Contains:
• Fact boxes that highlight important points of interest in each country, teach readers how to say common words and phrases in new languages, and provide fun pieces of additional information and tips for international travel
• Sidebars that profile leading examples of global citizenship in each country through biographies of important activists
• Recipes that invite readers to explore new cultures in a creative way

Curriculum Connections:
• Detailed topographic, political, cultural, and economic maps allow readers to practice obtaining information from visual sources beyond the main text
• Lists of relevant internet links and a detailed bibliography encourage additional research and independent fact-checking
• The up-to-date text and unbiased tone help readers think critically about current events and make connections between the past and present—and between global events and an individual's daily life